This multi-jurisdictional guide covers key legal issues, rules and developments regarding merger control across a range of jurisdictions.
This article will focuses on an Acquiror’s financing of an M&A transaction, whether through cash, use of existing Acquiror stock, issuance of new Acquiror stock, debt, assumption of Target debt or some combination thereof.
An overview of mergers and acquisitions in Europe in 2021.
In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding mergers and acquisitions across a range of jurisdictions.
This article focuses on Public M&A, in which Target is a public reporting company under the Exchange Act.
In this multi-country guide, learn about legal frameworks and key rules regarding directors' duties and responsibilities.
This brief overview (QuickCounsel) outlines the importance of foreseeing exchange rate risks by including provisions in a contract between parties involved in overseas transactions.
This guide provides a straightforward overview of the law and practice which applies in a wide-ranging number of jurisdictions where CMS are able to provide legal advice. This guide provides an answer to each of the 20 questions for each jurisdiction.<br />
In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding franchise across a range of jurisdictions.
Learn about key developments and perspectives regarding class actions in Europe.
A review of mergers and acquisitions in Europe in 2021, with insights on key trends.
This multi-jurisdictional guide covers issues related to criminal enforcement, regulatory and administrative enforcement, and requirements for financial institutions and other designated businesses.
SPACs (“Special Purpose Acquisition Companies”) burst into mainstream popularity in 2020 as a financing alternative to traditional Initial Public Offerings (“IPOs”) and private placements after years of on-again-off-again vogue. While SPACs are not for every business financing need, they have largely shed an earlier sometimes negative reputation and emerged as a mainstream alternative in the palette of financing options. This article discusses SPACs and “Deal Points” on important considerations in the SPAC IPO and business combination process and what at all costs not to do.
Review of social media considerations for in-house counsel, including social media issues in recruitment and during employment.
This article addresses the principle of limited liability that has been the central tenet of company law since it was adopted in the United Kingdom, and most countries in continental Europe during the latter half of the 19th century.
This report by the Economist Intelligence Unit was commissioned by CMS. The report "explores the extent to which firms identify intangible assets as trade secrets and implement protective measures to safeguard them accordingly."
In this multi-country guide, learn about the transfer of IP rights in a wide range of jurisdictions.
In this multi-country guide, learn about the rules regarding popular investment vehicles in a wide range of jurisdictions (including many European countries).
In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding fintech across a range of jurisdictions.
A multi-jurisdictional guide to company insolvency laws and procedures.
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