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As our colleague John Bennett has recently commented in his insight, hopeful undercurrents remain about the potential of increased activity in the real estate investment market for 2024. When the penny does drop, a highly...more
When two parties engage in a merger or acquisition, there are several processes that must take place before the transaction can be completed, including due diligence of the seller’s assets—and particularly the seller’s...more
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From due diligence to post-acquisition, there are various labor and employment issues that businesses should pay attention to in order to ensure smooth corporate transactions and integrations. Employee classifications and...more
As a result of the recent unprecedented outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), dealmakers and their advisors have yet another set of issues to address in connection with pending and future M&A transactions. While the...more
The myriad and rapidly evolving impacts of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, are being felt across society—in the healthcare system, employment, politics and the economy. Those involved in corporate...more
This guide summarizes certain considerations for a non-US acquirer considering an acquisition of a publicly traded US-based company in a negotiated (i.e., friendly) transaction. In addition to market dynamics and business...more
Driven by mega-deals and a healthy spike in U.S. mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, thus far 2019 has been an exceptionally active year in the global M&A market. Through the end of Q3 2019, deal volume reached $2.49...more
Join Williams Mullen Partner Aaron Spencer as he interviews Rob Van Arnam, the firm’s Intellectual Property Section Chair, for a short but in-depth dive into key IP considerations within an M&A transaction. ...more
My partner Bob Melvin and I recently gave a presentation on environmental, health, and safety considerations in mergers and acquisitions. While it would be impossible to cover our entire presentation in a blog post, I thought...more
Driven by the influence of shareholders, activists and competitive market forces, public companies are demonstrating renewed focus on their core businesses. Reductions in the U.S. corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% have...more
Your CEO just announced that the company wants to acquire a business with global operations. As in-house counsel, you will play a key role in this transaction by ensuring the deal runs smoothly. It’s a tremendous growth...more
The SFC has become increasingly concerned that some listed companies are acquiring or selling assets at improperly assessed prices, resulting in losses to listed companies and their shareholders. Summary - The...more
Proposed changes to corporate criminal offending should cause corporate dealmakers to review the scope of acquisition diligence, particularly in light of the UK Serious Fraud Office’s (SFO’s) increasing use of deferred...more
Konstantin Linnik, Ph.D., a partner in Nutter’s Intellectual Property Department, addressed the importance of intellectual property due diligence in corporate transactions in Nutter Insights. Konstantin discussed when a...more
1. Start Early - Buyers should begin conducting cybersecurity risk assessments early in the engagement process. The target should be able to identify which information technology systems and data sets are key to the...more