This article focuses on one of the three principal types of transactions used in merges and acquisitions (M&A), a Stock Purchase, and discusses specific issues and attributes of Stock Purchase deals, and in section III, reviews the common elements of Stock Purchase Agreements, the main transaction document used to put a Stock Purchase deal together. Following the discussion are “Deal Points” on important considerations in the purchase or sale of a business: what to do, and what at all costs not to do.
In this multi-country guide, learn about the rules regarding whistleblower protection and reporting channels in a wide range of jurisdictions.
A perspective on mergers and acquisitions in Europe in 2022 and 2023.
This guide provides an overview of the key steps, legal issues and market practices involved in the IPO process by examining practices in 16 jurisdictions around the world.
Western companies entering Asia for business need not reinvent the wheel. This article is the accumulated wisdom from business leaders with over 25 years of experience in Asia. Read on to find a simple checklist of considerations and concerns that will allow you to learn from the errors and missteps of others.
A review of mergers and acquisitions in Europe in 2021, with insights on key trends.
Learn about the implications of climate risk for the financial sector, financial risk, litigation, and greenwashing.
This CMS e-Guide contains an overview of international arbitration practice and chapters on the law and practice of arbitration in the jurisdictions covered. It is equivalent to Volume I of the printed version of the CMS Guide to Arbitration.
The Shanghai Free Trade Zone ("FTZ") was launched on September 29, 2013, which is considered China's most significant attempt at financial reform since establishing the Shenzhen Economic Special Zone on the border with Hong Kong in 1980. Based on the current rules and regulations issued by the State Council and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, the following brief article explains key issues and new changes applicable to the FTZ.
This guide covers common issues in public investment funds – including registration, regulatory framework, marketing of public funds, and tax treatment – in 19 jurisdictions.
Crypto assets have come to the forefront of society quickly. In an area where technology has surpassed the law in many jurisdictions, this guide aims to provide a current snapshot of the legal status of crypto assets around the world, current regulations, and forthcoming or proposed legislation.
This QuickCounsel discusses how companies faced with subpoenas for documents in discovery disputes under US law may position themselves to invoke the Foreign Sovereign Compulsion Doctrine, in light of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This guide presents a general overview of health law in jurisdictions throughout the world.
This guide covers recent developments in artificial development, machine learning and big data laws and regulations across 21 jurisdictions.
In this multi-country guide, learn about the rules on approaching investors in different jurisdictions, in relation to an offer or issue of shares.
This checklist is a tool and guide to necessary and optional elements to negotiate and document the principal agreement or deal document in an international or cross-border joint venture (“JV”) between a U.S. party or parties and one or more non-U.S. parties.
A comprehensive employment survey discussing the job market in the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Russia, the Middle East, Australia, Asia, and North and Latin America.
This article focuses on how to treat intellectual property (“IP”) and rights to IP in U.S. M&A transactions, particularly in the technology and life sciences sectors, in which IP often accounts for a substantial amount of Target’s value in the deal.
In this insight report Allen & Overy legal experts comment on global M&A activity and trends across different sectors and regions.
Depending on the industry, your board members could be in breach of their duties if they don’t consider the company’s impact on climate change. The climate is changing - more precipitously and with more severe consequences than many anticipated and it will impact companies and board members in a number of different ways. This ACC Docket article outlines actions that board members can take in order to clearly communicate with their shareholders, provide support for their customers and invest in their employees in order to control the environmental impact of climate change on their company.
In this guide, explore fundamental elements such as the regulatory body, registration and exemption requirements, securities marketing regulations, sponsor or agent engagement requirements as well as any disclosure requirements and relevant considerations when dealing with the diverse mix of societies, cultures and economies within the Asia/Pacific region.
This is a sample drug and alcohol policy for FMCSA-covered employees
This is a sample temporary employment services agreement where Company 2 is in the business of providing temporary personnel, skilled, unskilled, and professional, as required.
In this edition, we report on the High Court’s decision in the ACCC v TPG case, in which TPG’s advertisements were ultimately held to be misleading and deceptive and the original $2 million penalty was reinstated. Another significant development this quarter was the release of the Australian Law Reform Commission’s Final Report on Copyright and the Digital Economy, which recommends the introduction of a flexible “fair use” exception to copyright infringement.
Learn about the metaverse and related legal issues.
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States is becoming increasingly assertive and expansive in conducting reviews of foreign transactions in and involving the United States. Discover if your company will be affected and how you can prepare.
This multijurisdictional guide covers common issues in initial public offerings, including the IPO process, regulatory architecture, public company responsibilities, potential risks, liabilities, and pitfalls.
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