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This time last year, we wistfully remarked that M&A activity in the life sciences sector had decided to slim down and join the GLP-1 trend. Since then, dealmakers in the space have discovered their appetite again – and then...more
In Abramowski v. Nuvei Corp., No. 24-3156, 2026 WL276766 (3d Cir. Feb. 3, 2026), the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit held in a case of first impression that the United States Securities and Exchange...more
"How much limit should we buy?" This is a perennial question in the world of reps and warranties insurance (RWI). For years, the shorthand answer has been 10% of enterprise value. But as with many rules of thumb, it's worth...more
In this article, we offer an overview of the evolving landscape – covering last year's drivers for activism (from M&A, capital allocation and governance, to the changing role of ESG) as well as institutional investors. With...more
Companies often face difficult choices when it comes to deciding on whether to disclose corporate misconduct to the government. Over the years, more counsel have embraced the idea of sitting tight after uncovering and...more
On February 4 and 5, 2026, Illinois lawmakers introduced parallel bills (House Bill (HB) 5000 and Senate Bill (SB) 3463) that would amend Illinois’ healthcare transaction reporting framework to broaden the types of...more
On January 20, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul introduced legislation that would significantly modify New York’s material transaction notice requirements for certain healthcare transactions....more
The 2025 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape showed a robust resurgence at the megadeal level, and many are hopeful that current macroeconomic tailwinds will give a much-needed jolt to middle market M&A in 2026. This...more
In medical parlance, a hairline fracture of the bone is caused by stress that can result from trauma, is painful, and curtails activity. Hairline fractures can also arise during an M&A transaction and are important to avoid....more
SpaceX’s acquisition of xAI, valued at approximately $1.25 trillion, represents one of the most consequential mergers ever announced in the technology and aerospace sectors....more
In a recent post-trial opinion, the Delaware Superior Court, applying a representations and warranties materiality scrape under an M&A purchase agreement indemnification provision, held that the seller breached its absence of...more
When it’s time to finally sell your company or if you’re exploring a potential acquisition target, one of the first documents you will encounter is the confidentiality agreement or non-disclosure agreement (“NDA”)....more
On 9 January 2026, the European Commission (“Commission”) published its first set of Guidelines on the application of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (“FSR”), which requires some M&A deals involving companies that have...more
The Delaware Supreme Court’s Jan. 12, 2026, decision in Johnson & Johnson v. Fortis Advisors provides important insights for buyers who use earnouts in structuring their acquisitions, a common approach in life sciences M&A....more
Despite early macro-headwinds, tech dealmakers were active in 2025, anchored by strategic acquirers making decisive moves to improve their positioning in a rapidly changing market environment and private equity sponsors...more
From 1 January 2026, parties to acquirers of shares or assets in Australia (or affecting Australia) must notify the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) if the acquisition satisfies certain monetary and...more
In Project Freeway Inc. v. ABC Technologies Inc. (Project Freeway), the Court of Appeal for Ontario reaffirmed the importance of objective, contextual contractual interpretation when faced with ambiguous wording. Courts will...more
As we enter a new election year, we thought it would be helpful to point out some notable trends and developments in political engagement and their impact on political law risks. Below are some, but not all, of those trends....more
The fourth quarter of 2025 underscored evolving merger control frameworks in the European Union and United Kingdom, marked by greater flexibility, streamlined processes, and pragmatic enforcement....more
Merger control authorities remained active in Q4 2025, reviewing transactions across the healthcare, manufacturing, and consumer goods sectors. In the United States, courts and regulators issued rulings in cases involving...more
2025 proved to be a challenging year in court for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), as it was unsuccessful in challenging the Tempur Sealy/Mattress Firm acquisition, the GTCR/Surmodics acquisition, a decade-old Meta...more
While much of the exit-planning conversation has centered on Baby Boomers approaching retirement, Millennial and Gen X founders are also a growing segment of today’s middle-market sellers....more
On Jan. 27, 2026, in Illinois National Insurance Co. v. Harman International Industries, Inc. (“Harman”), the Delaware Supreme Court issued a notable, pro-policyholder decision addressing the scope of directors and officers...more
The Top 10 EU regulatory milestones to watch in 2026 highlights upcoming EU regulatory developments relevant to M&A and project financing. It aims to help businesses and investors anticipate how forthcoming changes may affect...more
Let’s talk about face tattoos. Not the “bad choice in Vegas” kind. The ones you don’t see until due diligence—and by then, they’re hard to laser off. ...more