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Deal Watch: Latham, Ropes, S&C, Cravath and Simpson Advise on Massive Paramount/Skydance Deal

The big entertainment merger, a two-step process that will see the creation of "New Paramount," drew in some of the biggest names in corporate legal work.
6 minute read

International Edition

Simpson Thacher Ranks No. 1 in Latin America M&A in 1H, Brazilian Law Firms Lead in Announced Deals

Dealmaking in Latin America slowed during the period but fared better than the world average as opportunities continue to present in the region.
4 minute read

International Edition

French Elections Yield Hung Parliament and Possible Tax Hikes

France's left Nouveau Front Populaire coalition has come out on top in snap elections that President Macron called in June to the dismay of his own party.
5 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters, Baker McKenzie Lead on Carlsberg's £3B Acquisition of UK's Britvic

The new company will be known as Carlsberg Britvic, and is the latest example of a U.K. company being acquired by a major foreign corporate.
2 minute read

International Edition

Overhaul of Canada's Competition Regime a 'Revolution,' Not a Mere Tuneup

An overhaul of Canada's competition laws has created uncertainty and unpredictability, and lawyers say it could chill business growth and investment.
4 minute read

International Edition

Skadden, Davis Polk Advise in Multi-Billion Dollar Bid for Latin America Telecom Operator

Nasdaq-listed Millicom said a committee of its independent board members believes the $24 per share offer undervalues the Luxembourg-headquartered company.
2 minute read

International Edition

Baker McKenzie Corporate and Construction Partners Depart for Australian Firms

Australian law firm Clayton Utz has taken a corporate partner and an associate from Baker McKenzie.
2 minute read

International Edition

Blakes and McCarthys Advise on $1.35B Canadian Medical Testing Lab Sale to Quest Diagnostics

Major pension plan OMERS to sell off LifeLabs, which it has owned since 2007.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Skadden, Wachtell and Goodwin Top First-Half M&A Tables, as Megadeals Rachet Up

M&A deals valued at over $10 billion were up 70% from last year to $363.4 billion, while private equity-backed M&;A was up 36% to $369.5 billion.
4 minute read

International Edition

Multibillion-Euro Transactions Drive M&A Surge With Skadden, Freshfields at the Helm

Top law firms are spearheading multibillion-euro transactions across Europe and the U.S. as a wave of megadeals energizes the M&A landscape.
4 minute read

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