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IRS Signals Increased Scrutiny of Deductibility of Success-Based Fees in M&A Transactions

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Our Tax Group sheds light on recent IRS rulings that disallow deductions involving success-based fees in M&A transactions. Contrary to common practice, the IRS recently ruled target companies could not deduct success-based...more

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Canadian Mergers & Acquisitions: A Guide for Investment Banks, Bidders and Boards, 10th edition

Davies’ Canadian Mergers & Acquisitions guide draws on our substantial cross-border M&A experience to offer guidance on both the legal framework and practical aspects of Canadian mergers and acquisitions, including critical...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

What Is a Direct Listing?

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A direct listing is an alternative to an initial public offering (IPO) that offers greater liquidity and flexibility to founders, early investors, employees, and other shareholders. This video explores the innovative path to...more

Fenwick & West LLP

The Rise of Direct Listings: Understanding the Trend, Separating Fact from Fiction

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Direct Listings: The What, The Why and Common Misconceptions - Spotify did it. Slack did it. Many other late-stage private technology companies are reported to be seriously considering doing it. Should yours? In this...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Chris Lazarini Examines Standards for Proving Breach of Fiduciary Duty

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Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Chris Lazarini examined a case in which a group of shareholders alleged the company and two individual defendants breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders, and an investment bank aided and...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Delaware Litigation Developments Impacting Financial Advisors

Over the last few years, significant developments in Delaware law and practice have changed the traditional M&A litigation landscape. These developments resulted in a dramatic reduction in pre-closing applications for...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Inside M&A - October 2015

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Overview of SPACs and Latest Trends - A number of recent successful business combination transactions involving special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) led by prominent sponsors have driven a resurgence in the SPAC...more

Goulston & Storrs PC

What's Market? Update: Litigation

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In In re Appraisal of Ancestry.com, Inc., C.A. No. 8173-VCG (Del. Ch. 2015), the Delaware Court of Chancery held in connection with an appraisal proceeding brought by a dissenting shareholder that the best indication of the...more

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