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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

Global Private Equity Newsletter - Spring 2017 Edition: Bridging the Consideration Gap

Dechert LLP on 4/11/2017

As recently as March 15, 2017 (Financial Times), KPMG explained that total market capacity for M&A will increase by 17% in 2017 as companies continue to pay down debt and bolster cash reserves. As a result, sell-side...more

"European M&A: Multifunctional Stichtings"

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/20/2016

The use of “stichtings,” or Dutch foundations, in the M&A context became more widely known outside of Europe in 2015 in connection with Mylan N.V.'s use of a Dutch poison pill defense against Teva's unsolicited offer. The...more

Key EU Employment Decision Impacting On Aviation And Wider Transport Sector

Locke Lord LLP on 10/23/2015

Within the EU and wider EEA significant employment legislation often derives from EU directives which individual member states are then required to implement into their national law. Of particular significance is the Acquired...more

I DECCS: La Bce Introduce Una Nuova Classe Di Attività Stanziabili

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 10/10/2015

Il 27 agosto 2015 il Consiglio direttivo ha adottato l'Indirizzo BCE/2015/27 che modifica l'Indirizzo BCE 2015/510 sull'attuazione del quadro di riferimento della politica monetaria dell'Eurosistema (BCE/2014/60) (le...more

"Intellectual Property and Global Business Strategies: Observations From the High-Tech Sector"

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 5/1/2014

Encouraged by a combination of factors, particularly pressure on public companies to create value and increased convergence within a number of industries, strategic uses of intellectual property increasingly are top of mind...more

Acquiring Italian Distressed Renewable Energy Assets -- Handling Contractual Relationships with Insolvent Companies

McDermott Will & Emery on 7/31/2013

Cuts of incentives, increase of competition and the economic crisis have driven many Italian renewable energy companies into financial distress. Dealing with distressed companies involves additional risks and, for foreign...more

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