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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 -

Beyond the Valuation Gap - Flexing Earnouts in the Current M&A Environment

Latham & Watkins LLP on 5/18/2023

Increased use of earnouts is likely to facilitate M&A deals across sectors in Europe. Earnouts are increasingly common in European M&A. The growing prevalence of this contractual provision — in which additional...more

Treating Crypto Fairly: The New UK Government Consults on a Comprehensive Regulatory Regime for Cryptoassets

Dechert LLP on 2/13/2023

The United Kingdom HM Treasury (“HMT”) on 1 February 2023 launched its first consultation on the future regulatory regime for cryptoassets (the “Cryptoassets Consultation”). At the same time, it also published a response to...more

2023 Global Private Equity Outlook

Dechert LLP on 11/29/2022

Methodology - At the beginning of the third quarter of 2022, Mergermarket, on behalf of Dechert LLP, surveyed 100 senior-level executives at private equity (PE) firms based in North America (45%), Europe, the Middle East...more

Avoiding Misadventures in Venture: Considerations for European Corporates

Latham & Watkins LLP on 11/14/2022

European corporate venture capital teams should reflect on their rights in light of falling valuations, revised exit expectations, and other challenges. This year has been challenging for venture capital (VC). Valuations...more

"Taking the Keys": Six things to consider for credit investors contemplating share pledge enforcement

White & Case LLP on 11/14/2022

Rises in energy costs, disruption to global supply chains, the situation in Ukraine, soaring inflation and higher interest rates are pushing several major European economies towards recession. Borrowers and issuers in the...more

Italy – New Listing Rules

White & Case LLP on 10/13/2022

Borsa Italiana has released a new regulation, effective October 3, 2022, that simplifies the Euronext listing admission process. Consistent with the listing rules of EU peer securities exchanges, the issuer and the...more

How ESG is Affecting Private Equity

Lippes Mathias LLP on 3/9/2022

Our Lippes Mathias Private Equity Team recently attended on a seminar on the growing impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) issues on the private equity space. Here are the top five items we took away from...more

Skadden's 2020 Insights

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/30/2020

Despite political and economic uncertainties, markets and deal activity were resilient in 2019, and strong fundamentals remain in place heading into 2020. Companies continue to face a challenging litigation and enforcement...more

EU Customs Developments in 2019

White & Case LLP on 1/29/2020

This is a special newsletter with our selection of key EU customs developments in 2019. It is not intended to provide an exhaustive summary. ...more

More Tariffs: New Tariffs Target Chinese Imports

Dechert LLP on 6/18/2018

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced 25% tariffs on Chinese goods on June 15, targeting industrial goods that amount to roughly US$34 billion in annual exports to the United States, with a review underway for an...more

European Supervisory Authorities Make Recommendations to Address Risks in EU Securities, Banking and Insurance Sectors

A&O Shearman on 5/3/2018

The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities has published a report on risks and vulnerabilities in the EU financial system. The ESAs are the European Securities and Markets Authority, the European Banking...more

2016 Proskauer Annual Review and Outlook for Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds and Other Private Funds

Proskauer Rose LLP on 11/16/2016

This special report provides a summary of some of the significant changes and developments that occurred in the past year in the private equity and hedge funds space, as well as certain recommended practices that investment...more

2016 M&A Report

WilmerHale on 3/28/2016

Our 2016 M&A Report offers a detailed review of, and outlook for, the global M&A market. Other highlights include a comparison of deal terms in public and private acquisitions; updates on takeover defenses and public company...more

2016 Venture Capital Report

WilmerHale on 3/28/2016

The 2016 Venture Capital Report provides an in-depth analysis of, and outlook for, the US and European venture capital markets. The report features industry and regional breakdowns, and a look at trends in venture capital...more

In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - February 2016 #3

WilmerHale on 2/29/2016

Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Ask For Permission Or Beg For Forgiveness? A Primer For Startups Dealing With Regulators - Possible regulatory obstacles should be on the mind of all...more

Valuing Derivatives in a Bank Bail-In

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 7/23/2015

Under the EU’s Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (“BRRD”), one of the key powers given to national resolution authorities is the ability to impose losses on, or “bail-in”, certain financial liabilities of the failing...more

"Shares for Rights: Over-Sold or Under-Appreciated?"

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 5/14/2013

In this article we consider some alternative approaches to the proposed U.K. status of “employee shareholders,” who receive capital gains tax-exempt shares in their employer (or its parent) in return for waiving certain...more

The European Commission Adopts AIFMD Implementing Regulation

Proskauer Rose LLP on 12/21/2012

On 19 December 2012, the European Commission (the Commission) adopted implementing rules (the Regulation) for the Directive on Alternative Investment Fund Managers (the AIFMD or Directive). The Regulation supplements certain...more

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