Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Organization, International Law & Trade

The Mergers & Acquisitions Review - Sixth Edition: Chapter 16: Cayman Islands

by Wendy Lee | Harney Westwood & Riegels on 5/14/2013

I OVERVIEW OF M&A ACTIVITY - According to a report of the Cayman Islands Economics and Statistics Office, the Islands’ economy began to recover from the economic downturn in 2011, with real gross domestic product...more

The Mergers & Acquisitions Review - Sixth Edition: Chapter 13: British Virgin Islands

by Leonard Birmingham, Simon Hudd | Harney Westwood & Riegels on 5/13/2013

I OVERVIEW OF M&A ACTIVITY - Given the international financial climate, it is perhaps unsurprising that the past 12 months have seen unpredictable deal flows involving British Virgin Islands (‘BVI’) companies, with...more

Proposed Amendments to Investment Canada Act Capture Control-in-Fact Investments by State-Owned Enterprises

by Matthew Anderson, Peter Franklyn, Peter Glossop, Michelle Lally, Shuli Rodal | Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 5/2/2013

On April 29, 2013, the Federal Government introduced its 2013 budget implementation bill, Bill C-60,1 which would also implement announcements made by the Federal Government on December 7, 2012 concerning investments by...more

Market Entry: People's Republic of China

by Thomas M. Shoesmith | Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 4/24/2013

China is the world’s second largest economy, with an annual growth rate of more than 8 percent and a rapidly growing middle class. Foreign investment into China routinely exceeds US$100 billion a year. Businesses from all...more

Offshore Litigation Tools for Local Disputes

by Ian Mann | Harney Westwood & Riegels on 4/19/2013

British Virgin Island (“BVI”) and Cayman Islands companies have been a popular choice of investment vehicle for Hong Kong and Chinese companies and individuals. This article explores the key tools available to members of BVI...more

A Swiss Principal Model Case Study: Restructuring a Multinational Corporation to Achieve Supply Chain and Tax Efficiencies...

by Owen Kurtin on 4/18/2013

The case study discusses the implementation of a "Swiss Principal" model restructuring of a public corporation in the life sciences sector with a multi-billion dollar market capitalization and operations in thirty-five...more

Sullivan & Cromwell's M&A Hotline is Ringing [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 4/4/2013

April 4 (Bloomberg Law) -- Despite the number of global mergers-and-acquisition deals being down year over year for the first quarter, Sullivan & Cromwell expects deal work to increase this year because the phone is ringing...more

Quebec’s Anti-Take-Over Law: Coming Soon?

by Anthony Penhale | Heenan Blaikie LLP on 3/4/2013

The issue made the headlines during the 2012 Quebec provincial elections. Each of the three major parties in the running claimed that they would make it harder for foreign companies to acquire Quebec-based ones. The Parti...more

Between Mortar and Pestle: SEC Pressure Grinds Auditors Against PRC State Interests

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 2/13/2013

Comity among US and Chinese regulators may top this New Year’s wish list for United States-listed companies in China. After a failed six-month pursuit of a diplomatic solution, the SEC revived its federal court petition to...more

"Anti-Corruption Due Diligence in Corporate Transactions: Implementing a Risk-Based Approach"

by Gary DiBianco, Kelly Schulz | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 2/7/2013

Anti-corruption issues continue to present significant risks in acquisition and investment transactions because regulators continue robust enforcement in this area and emerging markets often present the greatest economic...more

2012 Capital Markets Review

2012 Capital Markets Review - Our Capital Markets Review is well established as one of Osler’s most popular publications. It contains our analysis of events that have affected the Canadian capital markets during the past...more

European Commission Publishes 2013 Action Plan on Key Changes to European Company Law and Corporate Governance

by David Pang, Anja von Alemann | McDermott Will & Emery on 1/9/2013

The European Commission has published an Action Plan (the Plan) on European company law and corporate governance for 2013. The Plan sets out 16 different priority actions to be taken by the Commission, including proposed...more

Potter Anderson Serves as Counsel to ICE in $8.2 Billion Agreement to Acquire the New York Stock Exchange

by Michael K. Reilly, Michael B. Tumas | Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP on 12/21/2012

IntercontinentalExchange, Inc., an operator of global markets and clearing houses, and NYSE Euronext, a global equity, equity options and fixed income derivatives market operator, announced a definitive agreement for ICE to...more

Global Dealmaking in 2013: Why the Best Strategies will Dominate [Video]

by Pepper Hamilton LLP on 12/19/2012

James D. Rosener, Pepper Hamilton partner and chair of the firm's New York office and International Practice Group, presented at the opening roundtable of The Deal Economy 2013. When it comes to cross-border M&A, U.S....more

"End of a trend"? Canada Approves CNOOC/Nexen and Petronas/Progress Acquisitions, but Revises Approach to SOE Investment

by Heenan Blaikie LLP on 12/13/2012

Introduction & Background - On Friday, December 7, 2012, the Canadian government (the “Government”) issued determinations under the Investment Canada Act (the “Act”), approving acquisitions by foreign state-owned...more

Good News, Bad News and Missed Opportunities on “Successor Liability”

by Michael Volkov on 12/1/2012

The FCPA Guidance contains good news and bad news. When I ask one of my kids which they want to hear first … they inevitably choose bad news first. With that in mind, the FCPA Guidance includes relatively bad news on...more

It's Your Business Newsletter -- December 2012

by Julia P. Coelho, Timothy R. Deckert, Louis A. Dejoie, Megan F. Luck | McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 11/30/2012

In This Issue: ..Export Controls: Increased Enforcement Demands an Effective Export Compliance Program - United States exporters are subject to an extremely complex and often overlapping system of export...more

DOJ and SEC Issue Long Anticipated FCPA Guidance -- “Resource Guide” Sheds Some Light, but Gray Areas Remain

by Paul T. Friedman, D. Anthony Rodriguez, Ruti Smithline | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 11/16/2012

At long last, the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) released their guidance on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) compliance and enforcement issues. The...more

Key Considerations for Inbound Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) in China

by Dechert LLP on 11/15/2012

Since China’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2002, China has seen a rapid increase in the volume of inbound M&A consummated by foreign investors. What follows is a high-level overview of the primary issues...more

Inside M&A - Fall 2012

by Paul J. Kim, Nicolas Lafont, Obiamaka P. Madubuko, Jeffrey Rothschild, Jake Townsend | McDermott Will & Emery on 11/15/2012

In This Issue: Bridging the Cross-Border M&A Gap “Korean Style”; Corporate Buyers Beware: FCPA Successor Liability – A Growing Threat; Investing In the Chinese Health Care Sector: A New Frontier to be Explored with Care;...more

FCPA Compliance: A Seat at Every Merger & Acquisition Table

by Michael Volkov on 11/9/2012

FCPA compliance has become the lifeblood of business. Whether a company is seeking to acquire another company, or a company needs a loan from a bank, FCPA compliance is required. Companies understand this fact and have...more

General Assembly Meeting and Decision Quorums under the Turkish Commercial Code No 6102

by Burak Kepkep on 11/9/2012

This note outlines general assembly meeting and decisions quorums of joint stock companies under the new Turkish Commercial Code No 6102, which entered into force on 14 July 2012....more

Commentary on October 24, 2012: Notice of Ways and Means Motion Relating to Tax Matters - Acquisition of Control (subsection...

by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 11/8/2012

The Income Tax Act (the “Act”) contains rules that limit the ability of corporations to utilize losses and other tax attributes following an acquisition of control. Subsection 256(7) of the Act provides rules for determining...more

Canada’s Foreign Affiliate Rules: A Decade of Proposals Nearing Completion

by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 11/1/2012

On October 24, 2012, the Minister of Finance released a detailed Notice of Ways and Means Motion to implement outstanding technical tax amendments, including significant amendments to Canada’s income tax rules applicable to...more

Germany Amends Competition Law: Key Changes

by McDermott Will & Emery on 10/30/2012

On 18 October, the German Federal Parliament (Bundestag) adopted several changes to German competition law. The new legislation still has to be passed by the second chamber of the German parliament (Bundesrat) but the...more

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The Mergers & Acquisitions Review - Sixth Edition: Chapter 16: Cayman Islands

The Mergers & Acquisitions Review - Sixth Edition: Chapter 13: British Virgin Islands

Proposed Amendments to Investment Canada Act Capture Control-in-Fact Investments by State-Owned Enterprises

Market Entry: People's Republic of China

Offshore Litigation Tools for Local Disputes

A Swiss Principal Model Case Study: Restructuring a Multinational Corporation to Achieve Supply Chain and Tax Efficiencies...

Sullivan & Cromwell's M&A Hotline is Ringing [Video]

Quebec’s Anti-Take-Over Law: Coming Soon?

Between Mortar and Pestle: SEC Pressure Grinds Auditors Against PRC State Interests

"Anti-Corruption Due Diligence in Corporate Transactions: Implementing a Risk-Based Approach"

2012 Capital Markets Review

European Commission Publishes 2013 Action Plan on Key Changes to European Company Law and Corporate Governance

Potter Anderson Serves as Counsel to ICE in $8.2 Billion Agreement to Acquire the New York Stock Exchange

Global Dealmaking in 2013: Why the Best Strategies will Dominate [Video]

"End of a trend"? Canada Approves CNOOC/Nexen and Petronas/Progress Acquisitions, but Revises Approach to SOE Investment

Good News, Bad News and Missed Opportunities on “Successor Liability”

It's Your Business Newsletter -- December 2012

DOJ and SEC Issue Long Anticipated FCPA Guidance -- “Resource Guide” Sheds Some Light, but Gray Areas Remain

Key Considerations for Inbound Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) in China

Inside M&A - Fall 2012

FCPA Compliance: A Seat at Every Merger & Acquisition Table

General Assembly Meeting and Decision Quorums under the Turkish Commercial Code No 6102

Commentary on October 24, 2012: Notice of Ways and Means Motion Relating to Tax Matters - Acquisition of Control (subsection...

Canada’s Foreign Affiliate Rules: A Decade of Proposals Nearing Completion

Germany Amends Competition Law: Key Changes

Sullivan & Cromwell's M&A Hotline is Ringing [Video]

Global Dealmaking in 2013: Why the Best Strategies will Dominate [Video]

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