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Transaction Q+A: What Private Business Owners Should Know Before Selling

Brian Andreosky, President of Aldrich Capital Advisors, and lawyer Matt Bisturis, Shareholder at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C., discuss steps that private company owners should consider before, during, and after sale of...more

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Navigating the Shifting Landscape of PE-Led M&A: Strategies for Sellers in 2025

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The past two years have been a challenging period for private equity, with higher interest rates, subdued economic growth and political uncertainty all serving to suppress deal flow. However, as inflation continues to ease...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Navigating the Rise of UK Class Actions Implications for Private Equity

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As collective redress actions rise, sponsor and corporate statements are under high scrutiny, with an industry developing to take advantage....more

Foley & Lardner LLP

A New Era of Technology in the Private Markets

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The private markets are notorious for their outdated (or non-existent) technology stacks. However, a new era of innovation may finally unwind years of risk-avoidant behavior that has slowed technology adoption across the...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Includes New Corporate Tax Provisions

The new law generally imposes a 15% alternative minimum tax on book income of corporations with book income in excess of $1 billion. Public companies will generally be subject to a 1% excise tax on stock buybacks. ...more

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Outside the Beltway

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There are many great reasons to consider establishing a veterinary practice in Washington DC. Besides being the crossroads of sports, entertainment, politics, nonprofits, culture, and more, DC’s population is well-educated...more

Nossaman LLP

California Begins to Question the “Friendly PC” Model

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Bill SB 642 is currently under consideration by the California State Legislature and would, if enacted, severely restrict use of the Stock Restriction Agreement and similar arrangements used in the “Friendly PC” model. ...more

White & Case LLP

Private equity firms hunt for value in public markets

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Take private activity reached a decade high in the first half of 2021, fueled by large sums of dry powder and heated competition for assets - The takeover of supermarket chain Morrison's, the fourth-largest in the UK, has...more

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Notable decisions from Delaware courts

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Williams: Court of Chancery Finds Poison Pill Unenforceable - In February, the Delaware Court of Chancery held that a shareholder rights plan (a "poison pill") adopted by The Williams Companies, Inc. at the onset of the...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Exploring IPOs with Dual Class Shares - Emerging Possibilities for PE

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Dual class share structures could help lure Europe’s best founder-driven businesses to the London market, but challenges remain. Listing of dual class share structures, which give certain owners (usually founders, employees,...more

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The Transition To Renewable Energy Will Fuel New Disputes In The Energy Industry

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Interest in renewable energy has risen sharply in recent years. More than ever, companies are investing in technology and businesses for solar, wind, hydrogen/carbon capture, and renewable fuels/biomass. Private equity...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

HR and HSR: Insider Purchases and Executive Compensation Can Require Antitrust Reporting

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Quick: Does your company have any insiders who either now or in the future may own $90 million or more in company stock?  The CEO?  The founder?  A member of the board?  If so, then now is the time for a crash course in the...more

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Veil-Piercing Risks for Private Equity Managers Highlighted in Recent Court Decision

A recent case in a North Dakota district court is a reminder to private equity funds and managers that, under certain conditions, they may be held responsible for actions of a fund’s portfolio companies. Courts allow...more

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Impact of Tax Reform on the Purchase and Sale of Controlled Foreign Corporations — Selected Considerations

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The application of §1248 and §338(g) in the context of the purchase or sale of a controlled foreign corporation (CFC) has long been one of the most complex areas of the tax code. The recently enacted tax reform act — herein,...more

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Institutional Investor Shareholdings Come Under European Commission Scrutiny

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The Situation: A recent study examining common corporate shareholdings in the United States argues that the holding of even minority stakes in rival companies by institutional investors affects competition. The European...more

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Shareholder Liability a Cause for Concern for Private Equity Firms

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The global regulatory environment has become increasingly challenging for private equity in recent years. In our view, this trend will continue as politicians in the UK and elsewhere seek new tools to hold business...more

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