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Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Delaware Chancery Court Enforces Specific Performance and Forces Merger to Close

A recent decision of the Delaware Court of Chancery reinforces the importance of deal certainty, particularly when it comes to efforts-based covenants in merger agreements. In Desktop Metal Inc. v. Nano Dimension Ltd., the...more

Paul Hastings LLP

A Victory for Deal Certainty: Reasonable Best Efforts Covenants Should be Taken Seriously

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The recent decision of the Delaware Court of Chancery in Desktop Metal, Inc. v. Nano Dimension Ltd. and Nano USI I, Inc. provides valuable lessons for both sellers and buyers on deal certainty and reasonable best efforts...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Closing Time: Hell, High Water, and Insights from the Delaware Chancery Court Decision in Desktop Metal v. Nano Dimension

Cross-border M&A deals frequently present unique issues and strategic closing considerations for transaction parties to navigate—including national security approvals. In a recent Delaware Chancery Court decision, these...more

White & Case LLP

2024 Half-year in review – M&A legal and market developments

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We set out below a number of interesting English court decisions and market developments which have taken place and their impact on M&A transactions. This review looks at these developments and gives practical guidance on...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Avoiding Buyer’s Remorse in M&A Deals

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Changing market dynamics have led buyers to assess available options to address post-closing target company issues. Amid the buoyant market of 2021 and early 2022, compressed deal timelines and frenzied competition...more

K&L Gates LLP

In the Weeds: Why Arbitration May Be the Key to Preserving Enforcement of Cannabis M&A and VC Contracts

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As 2022 hits, new markets continue to beckon for the cannabis industry, with New York, New Jersey, and Virginia all set to open business for recreational marijuana sales in the next 18-24 months. ...more

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English Court Rules On COVID-19 Material Adverse Effect In M&A Transaction

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On 12 October 2020, the Commercial Court handed down judgment in the first case in which the English courts have had to consider whether COVID-19 resulted in a material adverse effect (“MAE”) (Travelport Ltd & Ors v WEX Inc...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Delaware Court of Chancery Strictly Construes Shareholder Representative Provision, Complicating Discovery from Shareholders

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Following a recent Delaware case, buyers in M&A deals should ensure that their purchase agreements adequately provide for access to information from the seller in case of post-closing disputes. In Fortis Advisors, LLC v....more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Will COVID-19 Qualify as a ‘Material Adverse Effect’?

The pandemic and associated lockdown orders changed economic projections virtually overnight. As a result, organizations which were under contract at the onset of COVID-19 – e.g., to merge with or acquire another entity or...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

[Webinar] Navigating Heightened Contractual Risk in an Economic Downturn - May 28th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

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We’re excited to introduce Navigating, a new webcast series created to assist clients and friends of the firm in navigating the new normal – whether that be navigating through pandemic-related issues, new industry dynamics,...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

MAE Clauses: Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton COVID-19 Litigation Podcast Series

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Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton are producing a series of podcasts to discuss litigation topics that have been brought to the forefront by the COVID-19 pandemic and how businesses might be able to prepare and respond. ...more

McDermott Will & Emery

[Webinar] Preparing for Litigation Resulting from a COVID-Related Busted Deal - May 8th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Uncertainty continues to loom over the M&A market as organizations that were actively involved in transactions before the COVID-19 pandemic assess risks stemming from reduced valuations, condensed financing options, the...more

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M&A Pitfalls in the Cannabis Industry

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M&A is nothing new to the cannabis sector. The industry has experienced substantial consolidation activity to date and this trend will only increase in the months and years to come. However, if cannabis companies looking to...more

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