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Done Deal – Insights from our M&A and Activism team – April 2023

Insights from our M&A and Activism team

This month’s newsletter begins with advice for dealmakers on how to navigate the ever-evolving regulatory environment with regard to Foreign Direct Investment and changing sentiment on international deals, followed by predictions for the upcoming year that emerged during our discussions at the 35th Annual Tulane Corporate Law Institute. 

Foreign Direct Investment: What are the implications of new legislation for dealmakers?

Our colleagues Cory Fritz (US), Gemma Doyle (UK) and Hans Hack (Brussels) discuss key Foreign Direct Investment trends, and the key changes regarding national security issues in the current geo-political environment that dealmakers need to consider when making cross-border deals.

The National Security and Investment Act and Committee on Foreign Investment

With the UK’s National Security Act in force for a year and in the US, CFIUS now turning 50, we look at how these regimes are shaping M&A. Whilst both have the ability to derail a transaction, this does not have to be the case with careful and targeted engagement. 

Daniel Hamilton (UK) and Cory Fritz (US) explain the impact of these regimes and consider how businesses should prepare ahead of a transaction. Read the full article here.

Reflections from Tulane

In March, our M&A and Activism team attended the 35th Annual Tulane Corporate Law Institute, the premier M&A, corporate and securities law conference in the United States. Mike Gaudreau pens 5 key themes and trends for the upcoming year in M&A and Activism which emerged throughout discussions during the week. Read more here.

What We’re Up To

January 2023
Supporting John Wood Group PLC on the c.£2bn potential acquisition by Apollo Global Management 

January 2023
Supporting Jungheinrich AG on the €345m acquisition of Storage Solutions group 

January 2023
Advising First Foundation Bank on Activism Campaign from Driver Management Company LLC

Contact Us

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