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Mergers & Acquisitions

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  • Change to the Takeover Code - Further changes have been made to the Takeover Code which take effect on 8 March 2010.  Read more >
  • Takeover Code - Consultation on extension of disclosure regime - Considers the proposed principal changes to the Code disclosure regime, including extension of “composite” disclosure regime, new “opening position disclosure” requirements, deleting the concept of “associate” from the Code, and stock borrowing and lending transactions and disclosure of short-only positions.  Read more >
  • Best practice for the execution of documents - Explains the rationale behind best practice, the Mercury case and the background law, and expected future outcomes.  Read more >
  • Requirement to relocate on TUPE transfer unfair dismissal" - The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE") may apply in a number of situations.  Most commonly, it will apply on the sale of a business, change of service providers and the sale of a property.  However, it can also apply when the services are outsourced, reassigned to a second generation contractor or taken in-house.  Read more > 
  • Takeovers, electronic communications, websites and information rights - On 30 March 2009, changes to the Takeover Code (the Code) come into effect which will change the way parties to takeover offers communicate with shareholders and other relevant persons.  Read more >
  • Healthcare M&A: The financial crisis and opportunities in the long term care market - Considers the impact of the financial crisis on healthcare services transactions and opportunities for the future.  Read more >
  • Latest guidance from the Takeover Panel Executive on inducement fees - Further guidance on the mechanism for calculating maximum amount permitted to be paid by way of an inducement fee. Read more >

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