Shareholders, Reporting Requirements, Acquisitions

Reading the Tea Leaves on Registration and Disclosure Requirements

Cohen & Gresser LLP on 3/13/2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the current Trump administration has swiftly adopted a new agenda. Some of the first initiatives dealt with shareholder engagement and shareholder proposals. These...more

ESG Reporting for Private Companies

Fenwick & West LLP on 8/22/2023

As we have noted in our previous report, environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues have garnered significant attention from a variety of stakeholders, resulting in increased reporting by many companies. While much of...more

Insights – June 2023

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 6/27/2023

This edition of Skadden’s quarterly Insights looks at the latest trends in shareholder activism, the scrutiny companies are facing over their ESG disclosures and employment considerations for using AI in the workplace, among...more

Skadden's 2020 Insights

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/30/2020

Despite political and economic uncertainties, markets and deal activity were resilient in 2019, and strong fundamentals remain in place heading into 2020. Companies continue to face a challenging litigation and enforcement...more

Establishing A Business Entity In England

International Lawyers Network on 2/14/2019

The attractiveness of the United Kingdom as a business location is unabated. There are many advantages to doing business in the UK. Investors can draw on a skilled workforce and access a large market; costs of labour and...more

Swiss Corporate Law Changes: End of Bearer Shares?

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 11/8/2018

• Since 2015, acquirers of Swiss non-listed bearer shares must report their name and address to the company within one month of the acquisition. The ultimate beneficial owner of an interest of 25 per cent or more has to be...more