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New York Law Journal

Navigating Complex Capital Waters: Preferred Equity in Special Situations

To properly mitigate these risks, preferred equity investors must secure a comprehensive set of legal protections to safeguard their capital and influence the strategic direction of the business.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Locked Box Mechanism in Private M&A Transactions: A Streamlined Approach

Initially prevalent in the U.K. and Asia, the locked box approach is gaining traction in the United States due to the growing demand for expedited M&A transactions and a robust seller's market. The shift toward locked box structures is also driven by financial investors seeking cleaner and quicker negotiations.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Exploring the Current State of Middle-Market M&A: Deal Term Trends and Emerging Optimism

After a turbulent 2023 characterized by high interest rates, persistent inflation, and geopolitical uncertainties that led to a sharp decline in deal volume and a cautious approach from buyers, 2024 has brought several positive developments that suggest a potential rebound.
8 minute read

Legaltech News

Alt Legal Acquires Trademark Paralegal Services Company WeberMark

With the acquisition, Alt Legal launched its own intellectual property paralegal service called Alt Legal Assist.
2 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters, Freshfields and Latham Lead Deal Making In Emerging Markets, LSEG Data Shows

The report, which reflects transactions in emerging markets across the first nine months of 2024, also shows China and India to account for 44% of the M&A in the region.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

New Merger-Review Process Could Doom Some Deals, Add Headaches, Subjectivity to Others

"We've gone from a (relatively) certain world centered around a notification that required objective information only to one that is much more murky and perhaps subject to the interpretation of rules by a particular attorney at the agency or manager at the agency," Scott Sher, a partner at Paul Weiss, says.
7 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Supreme Court Asked If Ellison's Plans Affected Oracle's NetSuite Acquisition

Counsel for shareholders said Larry Ellison's plans for NetSuite post-acquisition should have been disclosed to the special committee considering the deal.
3 minute read

International Edition

India's CAM, Khaitan and Wadia Ghandy Drive Multimillion-Dollar Acquisitions by Adani, Kotak Mahindra and JFE, JSW Steel

The firms are advising on major transactions involving Indian conglomerate Adani Group, British bank Standard Chartered as well as German conglomerate Thyssenkrupp's Indian subsidiary.
3 minute read

International Edition

A Legion of Law Firms Advise on Sanofi's Potential Sale of Consumer Health Care Unit to US Private Equity Fund

The potential deal, valued at €16 billion, has met with controversy as critics raise concerns about a foreign buyer's impact on medication availability in France. The French government has stepped in to allay fears, agreeing to take a minority stake. 
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

From M&A to Music Fest, Ballard Spahr Attorney Hosts Week-Long Jam Session With Help of Clients

Greg Seltzer's Philly Music Fest has grown from two shows in two nights at one venue to seven nights at six venues across the city.
5 minute read

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