The current administration has made clear that merger enforcement will prioritize affordability for average Americans in consumer-facing industries—what it has termed “pocketbook issues.”
Read MoreSkadden examines the deal terms being structured to align parties’ interests in acquisitions of founder-led brands in this article.
Read MoreThe global financial services industry continues to evolve amid technological and regulatory changes.
Read MoreHeffernan Insurance Brokers talks about the current state of M&A, including risks related to D&O, employees, and compliance.
Read MoreA company’s success, survival or downfall can hinge on its transaction strategy. It is the board’s responsibility to keep the company on the right path.
Read MoreMergers and acquisitions transform businesses, but success hinges on thorough preparation during the due diligence phase.
Read MoreHow are dealmakers responding to an uncertain and volatile macro environment? A&O Shearman’s latest M&A Insights report offers a global perspective on the forces shaping M&A activity, from the rising interest in the European defense sector to the creative transactional structures being deployed by life sciences innovators to navigate challenging markets.
Read MoreIn the context of M&A agreements, the choice-of-law decision between Delaware and Texas could impact the interpretation and applicability of several common provisions.
Read MoreIn our digital economy—where technological innovation and global interconnectedness drive business value—tech transactions are becoming increasingly challenging. Baker Botts outlines current trends and key considerations for legal practitioners and their clients within the tech M&A space, while also providing practical takeaways.
Read MoreA&O Shearman’s latest edition of M&A Insights explores the themes expected to shape deal-making over the next 12 months, to include growing interest among financial sponsors in acquiring proprietary data sets from which they can create their own AI-driven businesses, whether we might see an uptick in European public takeovers, and factors that could drive more life sciences M&A in the months to come.
Read MoreThe latest edition of A&O Shearman’s M&A Insights explores various themes that will shape deal-making in 2024.
Read MoreSidley’s March 2024 issue of Sidley Perspectives on M&A and Corporate Governance, covers recent legal developments in M&A and Corporate Governance matters.
Read MoreGibson Dunn just posted a list of IP issues to consider in upcoming M&A deals.
Read MoreInterest rates remain high, valuations have fallen and overall deal volume is down across sectors — including fintech M&A activity. But deals are still getting done, albeit slowly and with more caution from investors. BPM Partners James Lichau and Craig Hamm outline their top strategies for navigating the current fintech M&A environment.
Read MoreThe Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) jointly issued revised Merger Guidelines before the end of 2023. Cooley’s M&A team put together an alert regarding these Merger Guidelines.
Read MoreMergers and acquisitions bring unique executive compensation challenges. Meridian’s recent Executive Compensation Podcast reviews how to retain key talent and incentivize behaviors during M&A.
Read MoreCooley's M&A team posted about public company boards managing around a wide range of strategic alternatives.
Read MoreCooley law firm rounded up key insights and notable deals that were top of mind for Q3 of 2022.
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