Episode 24: Corporate Oppression Doctrine Meets Sex Discrimination: A Conversation with Professor Meredith Miller
Episode 23: LLCs as They Approach the 50-Year Milestone: A Conversation with Professor Susan Pace Hamill
Litigation developments: core M&A and corporate governance doctrines
PODCAST: Williams Mullen GovCon Perspectives - Why Was My SWaM Certification Denied, and What Can I Do?
Episode 8: Minority Oppression in the LLC: Interview With Professor Douglas Moll
Episode 10: The Marketability Discount Revisited: Interview with Greg Barber
The M&A Word of the Day® from the Book of Jargon® – Global Mergers & Acquisitions Is Squeeze Out
I. General Overview - As of April 2024, Mexico has a population of approximately 132.3 according million people to the Mexican National Population Counsil (Consejo Nacional de Población). Covers a land area of 1,964,375...more
On March 25, Delaware governor, Matt Meyer, signed into law Substitute 1 to Senate Bill 21 (SB 21), following its rapid approval by the Delaware state legislature. This legislative measure aims to counter the current trend of...more
The Principality of Liechtenstein lies at the centre of Europe, nestled between Switzerland and Austria, next to the river Rhine. The form of government is a constitutional monarchy established on democratic parliamentary...more
When a private company is being sold, it is necessary for its minority shareholders to be mindful of protecting their own individual interests when diverging from the controlling shareholder’s interests. Because the...more
Introduction - With its corporate laws based upon those of the UK, Malta has incorporated laws and principles into its own legislation, providing comfort and security to the commercial and business community. The most...more
We have been enjoying a nice spring in Dallas – moderate temperatures, not too much rain and mostly sunny skies. In the investing world, these conditions signal that the time is ripe for a private company investment. But just...more
In the restaurant industry, partnerships often involve multiple owners, each contributing different levels of time, money, or expertise. However, not every owner holds an equal share of the business. Minority...more
1. Types of Business Entities - 1.1 Description of the types of entities available in each jurisdiction through which to conduct business --- Business entities available for doing business in Japan - 1.1.1 ...more
When longtime business partners in private companies go through a business divorce, emotions often run high. One or both of the partners may be seeking a “revenge premium” in the business divorce process based on their...more
1. Types of Business Entities - Italian law provides multiple forms of organizational structures to do business in Italy. They differ from one another due to the extent of liability undertaken by its members. In...more
A common adage tells us that in the absence of information, people tell themselves a story. In the corporate version, add in frayed business relations, and the plotline quickly thickens with suspicion and distrust. Minority...more
Throwing the baby out with the bath water is a pithy expression that suggests exercising caution when business partners in private companies are seeking to achieve a business divorce. The majority owner and the departing...more
1. Types of Business Entities - 1.1 Description of the types of entities available in India through which to conduct business: A foreign entity may establish a business presence in India by: • opening a liaison...more
1 COMPANY FORMS - The following company forms are available in Hungary: (i) general partnership (Kkt.); (ii) limited partnerships (Bt.); (iii) limited liability company (Kft.); (iv) private company limited...more
A short-form statutory merger can be effected under the Cayman Islands' Companies Act (as revised) (the "Act") between a parent company and a Cayman Islands incorporated subsidiary. The short-form statutory merger takes...more
The BVI and the Cayman Islands both have regimes in place to address unfair prejudice suffered by shareholders, although each jurisdiction approaches the issue differently. The threshold for successfully bringing an...more
On March 3, a committee of the Delaware State Bar Association (DSBA) announced revisions to Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) aimed at paring back some of the proposed protections seen as too controller-friendly....more
1. Types of Business Entities - The main business entities in Greece are the following: i) the Société Anonyme (S.A.); ii) the Private Company (P.C.); iii) the Limited Liability Company (Ltd); iv) the General Partnership...more
1. Types of Business Entities - • Description of the types of entities available in each jurisdiction through which to conduct business - Business may be conducted in France either through a French branch of a...more
On January 21, 2025, the Delaware Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Chancery’s decision in In re Oracle Corp. Derivative Lit., finding that a less than 50% stockholder does not owe fiduciary duties absent evidence of either...more
On February 17, 2025, a bipartisan group of legislators seeking to “promote clarity and balance in Delaware’s corporate law” introduced Senate Bill 21 (the “Bill”) to amend the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”). If...more
Proposed amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) introduce safe harbors for liability from transactions involving directors, officers and controlling stockholders and define and limit a stockholder’s right...more
1. TYPES OF BUSINESS ENTITIES AVAILABLE IN FINLAND - The most common forms of business entities in Finland are a limited liability company, a general or a limited partnership, and a co-operative. It is also possible to run...more
Foreword - Despite a challenging macro-economic backdrop, the United Kingdom continues to thrive as one of the world’s leading global financial centres. As a location for business and investment, the UK provides a number...more
In Maffei v. Palkon, No. 125, 2024, 2025 Del. LEXIS 51 (Del. Feb. 4, 2025) (Valihura, J.), the Delaware Supreme Court held that a corporation’s decision to reincorporate in another state purportedly to reduce exposure to...more