Securities Law, International Law & Trade, Mergers & Acquisitions

The Panel takes AIM

by Alex Gibson, Thomas Sibert | K&L Gates LLP on 5/20/2013

On 15 May 2013, the Code Committee of the Takeover Panel published its response statement in connection with its public consultation paper from 5 July 2012 relating to "Companies subject to the Takeover Code" (PCP 2012/3)....more

"Extension of UK Takeover Code Jurisdiction"

by Michael Hatchard, Scott Hopkins | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 5/16/2013

On 15 May, the U.K. Takeover Panel (the Panel) published its response to a consultation paper proposing to extend the jurisdiction of the U.K. Takeover Code (the Code). The Panel has concluded that the Code’s jurisdiction...more

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

New Bill Heightens Potential For More Investment Canada Reviews Of SOE Acquisitions

by Sandy Walker | Dentons on 5/13/2013

Last week the Canadian Government introduced amendments to the Investment Canada Act (ICA) to implement its revised policy towards state-owned enterprises (SOEs) which it announced in December last year....more

Hong Kong Capital Markets Quarterly News -- April 2013

by Stephen Birkett, Charles Chau, Melody Junhua He-Chen, Jessica Moore, Venantius Tan, Gregory Wang | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 5/13/2013

In This Issue: Major Publications and Decisions; New Listing Decisions; New Guidance Letters; Enforcement News; and Regulatory Watch. - Excerpt from Major Publications and Decisions: Chain principle offer...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

How to Minimize FCPA Risk in Health Care Acquisitions

by Mintz Levin - Health Law on 5/10/2013

When acquiring a health care company doing business abroad, there is no such thing as being too thorough with anti-corruption due diligence. The Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission have the...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

Release of new book on the 'Best Practices Under the FCPA and Bribery Act" [Video]

by Thomas Fox on 5/2/2013

This past week, my second book, “Best Practices Under the FCPA and Bribery Act” was released. Over the past few years I have tried to provide the compliance practitioner with solid information that can be used to implement,...more

"The Resurgence of Japanese Outbound M&A"

by Kenton King, Michael Mies, Hiroshi Sarumida | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 4/30/2013

The Nikkei has skyrocketed more than 50 percent over the last six months. Goldman Sachs has issued a report predicting a further 20 percent gain in the index before year-end. Japanese companies were the third-most active...more

Lessons Learned from the Parker Drilling DPA and Ralph Lauren NPA [Video]

by Thomas Fox on 4/25/2013

In the two most recent corporate Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement actions, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to communicate not only what they believe constitutes a...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

Lessons Learned from the BizJet Executives FCPA Enforcement Actions [Video]

by Thomas Fox on 4/18/2013

BizJet self-disclosed to the DOJ, engaged in what the DOJ termed “extraordinary cooperation” and remediated the people and conduct in question. Further, DuBois and Uhl not only offered themselves up but actively worked with...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

Anti-Corruption: Effective Compliance Begins with the Assessment of Risks

by Soren Lindstrom, Matt T. Morley, Amy Sommers | K&L Gates LLP on 4/11/2013

Virtually every authoritative source of guidance on effective anti-corruption compliance emphasizes the importance of conducting a company-wide “risk assessment.” For example, U.S. authorities have stressed with regard to the...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

Focus On Competition, Antitrust And Foreign Investment - January 2013: "Investment Canada And Competition Law – 2012 In Review and...

by Sharon Seung, Sandy Walker | Dentons on 2/1/2013

In This Issue: - Investment Canada ..State-Owned Enterprises Under Scrutiny - Competition Act ..Mergers ..Cartels And Bid-Rigging ..Price Maintenance ..Abuse Of Dominance ..Competition Bureau...more

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The Panel takes AIM

"Extension of UK Takeover Code Jurisdiction"

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

New Bill Heightens Potential For More Investment Canada Reviews Of SOE Acquisitions

Hong Kong Capital Markets Quarterly News -- April 2013

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

How to Minimize FCPA Risk in Health Care Acquisitions

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

Release of new book on the 'Best Practices Under the FCPA and Bribery Act" [Video]

"The Resurgence of Japanese Outbound M&A"

Lessons Learned from the Parker Drilling DPA and Ralph Lauren NPA [Video]

Offshore Litigation Tools for Local Disputes

Lessons Learned from the BizJet Executives FCPA Enforcement Actions [Video]

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

Anti-Corruption: Effective Compliance Begins with the Assessment of Risks

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

Bill on Bankruptcy: How Purchasers of AMR Stock Made a Killing [Video]

How Odysseus Can Inform Compliance Enhancement

China Bulletin - March 2013: China Eases Foreign Exchange Restrictions on FDI

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

Merger Control in Africa

Aquila: M&A Looking Up in 2013; "The Negatives Are Built In" [Video]

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

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

Focus On Competition, Antitrust And Foreign Investment - January 2013: "Investment Canada And Competition Law – 2012 In Review and...

Release of new book on the 'Best Practices Under the FCPA and Bribery Act" [Video]

Lessons Learned from the Parker Drilling DPA and Ralph Lauren NPA [Video]

Lessons Learned from the BizJet Executives FCPA Enforcement Actions [Video]

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

Bill on Bankruptcy: How Purchasers of AMR Stock Made a Killing [Video]

Aquila: M&A Looking Up in 2013; "The Negatives Are Built In" [Video]

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