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
Conflicts between co-owners in private companies are common, but the vast majority are worked out through dialogue and negotiation. When these internal conflicts cannot be resolved, however, minority investors may file suit...more
In a decision with significant implications for private equity firms and minority investors, on May 13, 2024, the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas dismissed the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) suit...more
As global markets continue to adapt to a new normal, a clear understanding of the structural nuances, risk considerations, and strategic objectives inherent in varying transaction structures enables investors to remain agile...more
The U.K. Government’s recent conditional approval of a minority investment (coupled with a commercial arrangement) by Emirates Telecommunications Group Co. PJSC (“e&”) (majority owned by the UAE Government) over Vodafone...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
I. Types of Business Entities - 1. Description of the types of entities available - In Chile, there are different types of entities available to establish a business. The most common entities for foreign investment...more
The Asian PE market presents significant opportunities through minority investments, with nearly 60% of all disclosed PE investments tracked by Preqin since 2000 structured as minority deals. PE deals in Asia range from...more
Private growth companies have ups and downs – only rocket ships tend to go straight up. Therefore, it can be difficult for an investor holding a minority stake in a private company to know whether a challenging time for the...more
1. Types of Business Entities - 1.1 Premises - The Italian law provides multiple forms of organizational structures in order to do business in Italy, which differ from one another due to the extent of the liability...more
Delaware Court of Chancery Finds that Director’s Email on Outside Email System Remains Confidential; Delaware Supreme Court Overrules Longstanding Precedent Regarding Derivative Versus Direct Standing; SEC Files Crowdfunding...more
A Win for Deal Certainty, Delaware Court of Chancery Orders Closing of Cake Supplier Acquisition; Under Armour to Pay $9M to Settle SEC Charges Involving Disclosure Failures; First Circuit Upholds Decision Applying Federal...more
I. Types of Business Entities 1. Description of the types of entities available - In Chile, there are different types of entities available to establish a business. The most common entities for foreign investment are: (I)...more
According to the financial press, private equity investors are holding huge sums waiting for the right private company in which to invest. In late March, CNBC reported that private equity firms have a staggering $1.5...more
In our prior post, we identified 8 common means used to protect minority investors’ stakes in start-ups. In addition to considering those, minority investors should be aware of their ability to exit their investments. ...more
Business investors, like venture capital funds, angels and other investors, typically receive minority ownership interests. The resulting lack of voting control and limited influence on management control requires these...more
Old Dog, New Tricks? It’s a concern for every new investor in a closely held business: will the founding owners continue to operate the business as they always have, or will they recognize that they now have new co-owners...more
For the third time in less than two months, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced an enforcement action against a minority investor who failed to comply with the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“H-S-R”) Act notification...more
In the wake of recent high-profile corporate governance controversies the UK Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) has, this week, issued its proposed new Listing Rules which, when implemented, will give enhanced rights to...more
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (Europe) LLP recently won a landmark case in the English High Court for client, Wickeder Westfalenstahl GmbH ('Wickeder'). The case highlights to investors in public companies holding their...more