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Cross-Border M&A Opportunities Favor the Prepared

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APRIL 18, 2024

Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) unlock growth, diversification, and a stronger global stance for businesses. These strategic moves enable firms from different nations to blend resources, making way into new markets, tapping into unique technologies, enhancing products, and realizing economies of scale and scope.

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Closing with Confidence: Representations and Warranties Insurance in M&A

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Representations and warranties insurance (RWI) has become an increasingly common feature in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, serving as a risk management tool for both buyers and sellers. By: DarrowEverett LLP

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CFPB Rules, M&A Standards Most Likely CRA Repeal Targets

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JANUARY 10, 2025

Alex Barrage, a partner with Troutman Pepper Locke, was quoted in the January 9, 2025 American Banker article, CFPB Rules, M&A Standards Most Likely CRA Repeal Targets.. By: Troutman Pepper Locke

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Antitrust M&A Snapshot | Q2 2024

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JULY 29, 2024

UNITED STATES - - Agencies Revisiting Consummated Mergers - What’s old is new again, as agencies are increasingly scrutinizing consummated mergers from years past. If successful, the lawsuit could result in Live Nation being forced to sell Ticketmaster despite regulators clearing the combination in 2010.

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Navigating Culture in Mergers and Acquisitions: A Strategic Approach

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JUNE 5, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are often perceived as primarily financial transactions. In the landscape of M&A, the traditional focus on financial synergies and operational efficiencies can overshadow the importance of cultural alignment. By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

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M&A Antitrust Alert: FTC Imposes Significant Gun-Jumping Penalty for Unlawful Pre-Merger Coordination Among Crude Oil Producers

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JANUARY 13, 2025

M&A practitioners have long regarded the integration planning and execution process as one of the keys to a successful M&A transaction.

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Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity – August 2024

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AUGUST 2, 2024

The acquisition will allow Infintium to secure new manufacturing facilities and expand its sales and marketing operations as it.

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SBA Proposed Rule Significantly Changes Effect of Size/Status Recertifications and Alters M&A for Government Contractors

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Rule impacts eligibility for set-aside contracts, significantly alters the landscape for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the government contracts industry, and could have other unintended downstream consequences.

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Navigating the Dynamic M&A Landscape in the Sports Apparel Industry

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape in the sports industry has remained notably active and attractive to investors, driven by continuous digital transformation and global franchise investments. Since 1985, the sports industry has recorded 5,724 M&A transactions, amounting to $1.7

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Momentum Shift: Canada’s M&A Landscape in 2025

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JANUARY 10, 2025

A variety of factors are expected to significantly increase Canadian M&A activity in 2025.

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Why Teams Need Living M&A Playbooks: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Corporate Development

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

Inorganic growth through M&A and corporate development has become an integral strategy for companies seeking innovation and competitive advantage. The Evolution of M&A Playbooks A playbook is essentially a roadmap for the M&A process. M&A is not just a series of transactions. It’s a learning journey.

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Rising HSR Transactions Highlight M&A Recovery and Emerging Challenges

JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The intersection of economic indicators and Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) transaction trends provides a detailed view of the evolving mergers and acquisitions (M&A) environment. These insights are essential for professionals managing the complexities of deal-making, regulatory compliance, and data governance. By: HaystackID

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Survival Periods and Delaware’s Statute of Limitations in M&A

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AUGUST 27, 2024

Delaware is well known as a favored jurisdiction for mergers and acquisition deals, and for good reason — the jurisdiction’s business-friendly legal environment offers numerous efficiencies and predictability.

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In a slow year for enterprise tech M&A, there were few standout deals

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DECEMBER 25, 2023

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Navigating Executive Compensation in M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Many legal and financial challenges related to executive compensation can arise from leadership transitions during mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Companies must decide how to treat equity incentives, navigate complex tax implications and manage employment law considerations. By: Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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DOJ Repeals 1995 Bank Merger Guidelines and Now Will Apply Its 2023 Merger Guidelines to Bank M&A

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OCTOBER 3, 2024

On September 17, 2024, the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) announced that it withdrew its 1995 Bank Merger Guidelines and instead, for purposes of evaluating the competitive impact of bank mergers, will rely on its 2023 Merger Guidelines, which apply to all industries.

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Navigating Cyber and Legal Challenges During the M&A Process: Quick Considerations for Federal Contractors

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is often the lifeblood of corporate growth. While whole treatises can be, and have been, written on cybersecurity and legal challenges during M&A activity, the following are a few key takeaways for federal contractors considering a merger or acquisition. By: BakerHostetler

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M&A in 2024 and Trends for 2025

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JANUARY 10, 2025

Global M&A in 2024 faced geopolitical issues, elevated interest rates, and inflationary pressures, with expanding antitrust, foreign investment, national security, and export regimes adding complexity. By: Morrison & Foerster LLP

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AI-Specific Representations in Tech M&A

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MAY 31, 2024

Navigating the acquisition of any company which makes substantial use of artificial intelligence (AI) requires a nuanced understanding of both its technological intricacies and legal complexities.

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Why Korea Is Gaining Prominence for M&A Activity

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Today, it stands not only as a cultural and historical beacon but also as a vibrant hub for global business, mergers, and acquisitions. Korea, known for its rich culinary heritage, fascinating history, and renowned hospitality, has long rendered Seoul a favored travel destination. In particular, there has been a. By: Foley & Lardner LLP

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Medtech M&A and Venture Investments Show Renewed Strength

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The medtech sector is showing promising signs of recovery in both mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity and venture capital (VC) investments. By: Goodwin

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Navigating the New HSR Act: Implications for M&A Transactions

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JANUARY 8, 2025

In this episode, Mayer Brown partners Gail Levine and Andrew Noreuil discuss recent changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act and their impact on M&A transactions. By: Mayer Brown

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2024 Financial Services M&A Highlights

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JANUARY 10, 2025

Despite a cautious deal market and continuing economic and political uncertainty as 2024 began, Dechert remained active in the financial services M&A sector. By: Dechert LLP

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Dirty Data Damaging Deals – Data Issues in AI M&A

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JANUARY 3, 2025

2024 saw strong interest in M&A involving companies that use or develop AI offerings. The rise of AI has brought new issues for dealmakers.

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In re Weinstein and Mallinckrodt: Implications for Royalty Financings, M&A Earn-Outs, and Other Transactions Involving Future Payment Obligations

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 27, 2024

The decision highlights the importance of properly structuring M&A, earn-out, and royalty-based transactions to ensure creditors receive the benefit of their bargain — even (or especially) if their counterparty later encounters financial distress. Deal structure matters, particularly in bankruptcy.

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What the U.S. Department of Justice’s new M&A safe harbor policy means for PE firms

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JANUARY 8, 2024

On October 5, 2023, Deputy Attorney General, Lisa Monaco, announced a new safe harbor policy for voluntary self-disclosures made in the mergers and acquisitions context.

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New SBA Rule Overhauls Small Business M&A Landscape

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JANUARY 27, 2025

The rule will have a substantial impact on the obligations of government contractors and the small business M&A landscape. On December 17, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published its final rule in response to its August 2024 proposed rule and the ensuing comments from the industry. By: Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

SBA Publishes Major Rule Change: Heeding Input, the Administration Clarifies and Refines M&A-Related Rules to Ease Concerns

JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 3, 2025

Notably, with regard to mergers and acquisitions ("M&A"), SBA proposed to amend its negative control affiliation and recertification rules.

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2024 Reflections and a Look Ahead to 2025: Examining Trends in M&A, Cross Border Financing, and AI

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape in 2024 showed signs of recovery following the slump experienced in 2023. Deal volumes increased, but the market remains considerably slower compared to the boom years of 2021 and 2022.

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Negotiating Transition Services Agreements in Carve-Out M&A Deals

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

In mergers and acquisitions (M&A), few transactions are as complex as carve-outs.

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SBA Proposes Rule That Will Change M&A Landscape for Small Business, Recertifications to Impact Award Eligibility

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Small Business Administration ("SBA") recently issued a proposed rule that changes the effect of a concern's size recertification following mergers and acquisitions ("M&A") activity. Notably, the proposed rule is ostensibly an omnibus proposal as it covers a host of issues under SBA's socio-economic contracting programs.

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Honesty is the Best Policy: Navigating the DOJ’s M&A Safe Harbor

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DECEMBER 17, 2024

The recent announcement of the Department of Justices (DOJ) M&A Safe Harbor policy has significant implications for companies involved in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the healthcare industry. By: Gardner Law

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New Statute of Limitations Impacts M&A and International Trade Compliance

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MAY 23, 2024

New developments in international trade laws will have tangible and far-reaching impacts on transactions as well as day-to-day business operations. President Biden’s signing of HR 815 means that once time-barred historic events are now fair game. By: Benesch

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M&A Market Picking Up Steam: A Look at Q3 Activity

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

There is finally some very good news in terms of M&A activity, with PitchBook reporting that the “M&A recovery is now hitting its stride.” In their Q3 2024 Global M&A Report, PitchBook data shows that in the first three quarters of this year, there was a marked acceleration in global M&A activity, with an impressive 27.6%

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Anticipated Surge in Mergers and Acquisitions for 2025: A Synthesis of Strategic Growth and Technological Advancements

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JANUARY 8, 2025

As the global markets look towards 2025, a dynamic evolution is anticipated within the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Key strategic drivers such as regulatory adjustments, monetary policy normalizations, and technological advancements are set to steer the course of M&A activities. By: HaystackID

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Private M&A: Year in Review and Outlook

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JANUARY 10, 2025

Looking back on 2024 in private M&A, several notable trends stand out. In a year generally marked by caution in dealmaking, the Canadian market saw heightened regulatory scrutiny, the growth of private capital financing and the effects of a mature representation and warranty insurance industry. By: Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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eDiscovery Under Economic Pressure: May 2024 HSR and BEA Data Analysis

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JUNE 12, 2024

The landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continues to evolve, influenced by economic shifts and regulatory frameworks. For eDiscovery professionals, staying abreast of these changes is essential for providing timely and effective support in legal and regulatory matters. By: HaystackID

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[Video] M&A Considerations for Serial Acquirers

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Companies that frequently acquire other companies benefit from a structured M&A playbook and robust due diligence. Justin Yi and Josh Pollick cover those points and also explore the complexities of earnouts and integration post-acquisition.

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2024 Half-year in review – M&A legal and market developments

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JANUARY 14, 2025

We set out below a number of interesting English court decisions and market developments which have taken place and their impact on M&A transactions. Contractual provisions - A number of cases have looked at common contractual provisions in M&A deals. Novation of SHA by conduct despite no dealings clause - The.

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Delaware Law Alert: Avoiding Ambiguities in M&A Disclosure Schedules

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JANUARY 9, 2025

A notable Delaware Chancery Court opinion offers important insights for M&A deal parties into how courts interpret disclosure schedules. In Aldrich Capital Partners Fund, LP v. Bray, the stock purchase agreement and the disclosure schedules had contradictory provisions on the treatment of items listed in the disclosure schedules.

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Three and Vodafone’s $19B merger hits the skids as UK rules the deal would adversely impact customers and MVNOs

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says that Three and Vodafone’s planned $19 billion merger — announced 15 months ago — could lead to higher prices for consumers, diminished service such as smaller […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Diving Into Delaware’s Enforcement of Specific Performance in M&A Transactions

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

Most M&A agreements include specific performance provisions that allow either party, under certain circumstances, to seek to have a court force the other party to comply with its contractual obligations. Forcing a party to complete a. By: Cooley LLP

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[Audio] Executive Compensation in Mergers and Acquisitions — Troutman Pepper Podcast

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

In this installment of our Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions podcast series, Partners Jeffery Banish and Joshua Gelfand discuss many of the complex issues surrounding employee benefits and executive compensation in M&A transactions.

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Legal Trends in Middle Market M&A Deals

JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

As we close 2024, middle market M&A transactions, typically valued between $10 million and $500 million, have begun to show signs of finally rebounding from their peak in 2021. As deal activity continues to ramp up, here are some recent trends that we are observing going into 2025: By: Seward & Kissel LLP

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Cross-Border M&A Opportunities Favor the Prepared

Closing with Confidence: Representations and Warranties Insurance in M&A

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CFPB Rules, M&A Standards Most Likely CRA Repeal Targets

Antitrust M&A Snapshot | Q2 2024

Navigating Culture in Mergers and Acquisitions: A Strategic Approach

M&A Antitrust Alert: FTC Imposes Significant Gun-Jumping Penalty for Unlawful Pre-Merger Coordination Among Crude Oil Producers

Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity – August 2024

SBA Proposed Rule Significantly Changes Effect of Size/Status Recertifications and Alters M&A for Government Contractors

Navigating the Dynamic M&A Landscape in the Sports Apparel Industry

Momentum Shift: Canada’s M&A Landscape in 2025

Why Teams Need Living M&A Playbooks: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Corporate Development

Rising HSR Transactions Highlight M&A Recovery and Emerging Challenges

Survival Periods and Delaware’s Statute of Limitations in M&A

In a slow year for enterprise tech M&A, there were few standout deals

Navigating Executive Compensation in M&A

DOJ Repeals 1995 Bank Merger Guidelines and Now Will Apply Its 2023 Merger Guidelines to Bank M&A

Navigating Cyber and Legal Challenges During the M&A Process: Quick Considerations for Federal Contractors

M&A in 2024 and Trends for 2025

AI-Specific Representations in Tech M&A

Why Korea Is Gaining Prominence for M&A Activity

Medtech M&A and Venture Investments Show Renewed Strength

Navigating the New HSR Act: Implications for M&A Transactions

2024 Financial Services M&A Highlights

Dirty Data Damaging Deals – Data Issues in AI M&A

In re Weinstein and Mallinckrodt: Implications for Royalty Financings, M&A Earn-Outs, and Other Transactions Involving Future Payment Obligations

What the U.S. Department of Justice’s new M&A safe harbor policy means for PE firms

New SBA Rule Overhauls Small Business M&A Landscape

SBA Publishes Major Rule Change: Heeding Input, the Administration Clarifies and Refines M&A-Related Rules to Ease Concerns

2024 Reflections and a Look Ahead to 2025: Examining Trends in M&A, Cross Border Financing, and AI

Negotiating Transition Services Agreements in Carve-Out M&A Deals

SBA Proposes Rule That Will Change M&A Landscape for Small Business, Recertifications to Impact Award Eligibility

Honesty is the Best Policy: Navigating the DOJ’s M&A Safe Harbor

New Statute of Limitations Impacts M&A and International Trade Compliance

M&A Market Picking Up Steam: A Look at Q3 Activity

Anticipated Surge in Mergers and Acquisitions for 2025: A Synthesis of Strategic Growth and Technological Advancements

Private M&A: Year in Review and Outlook

eDiscovery Under Economic Pressure: May 2024 HSR and BEA Data Analysis

[Video] M&A Considerations for Serial Acquirers

2024 Half-year in review – M&A legal and market developments

Delaware Law Alert: Avoiding Ambiguities in M&A Disclosure Schedules

Three and Vodafone’s $19B merger hits the skids as UK rules the deal would adversely impact customers and MVNOs

Diving Into Delaware’s Enforcement of Specific Performance in M&A Transactions

[Audio] Executive Compensation in Mergers and Acquisitions — Troutman Pepper Podcast

Legal Trends in Middle Market M&A Deals

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