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We're thrilled to announce the launch of LexVest M&A, the first UK student-led M&A organization that uniquely combines both financial and legal analysis. Our Mission: Provide comprehensive M&A reports, offering valuable insights into the intricacies of finance and law. 📅 First Report Release: 29/6 Stay tuned for in-depth analyses and reports that will reshape your understanding of mergers and acquisitions! #lexvestma #investmentbanking #law #financelaw #mergers #acquisition #finance #law #mergerandacquisition #legal 

Just a reminder that my partner, Michelle Heisner, and I will be speaking in an upcoming Strafford live video webinar, "Reverse Mergers as an Alternative to an IPO: Market Trends, Benefits, Drawbacks, Transaction Structure" scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm EDT. There will be CLE credit! In today's turbulent and uncertain economic climate, reverse mergers have become an increasingly popular alternative to a conventional IPO for a private company seeking to become publicly traded quickly, efficiently and economically. In a reverse merger, a private operating company becomes a public company by reverse merging into an already public shell. Also, reverse mergers can be a particularly attractive option for foreign operating companies in emerging markets looking to go public in the U.S. Our panel will discuss the benefits of reverse mergers, usually with a simultaneous PIPE financing, as an alternative to an IPO. The panel will explore the market conditions that have resulted in a significant increase in reverse mergers, the potential benefits and drawbacks (including SEC enforcement, securities class actions, shareholder derivative actions and related issues), the basic structure of the transaction and the accompanying agreements, and why a reverse merger can be an attractive alternative option for non-U.S. operating companies looking to enter the U.S. capital markets. In addition, we will review these and other key issues: * Why is a reverse merger an attractive option for private companies seeking to become publicly traded? * What are the potential benefits of a reverse merger? * What are the potential drawbacks of a reverse merger? * How can foreign companies looking to go public in the U.S. take advantage of a reverse merger to achieve a U.S. listing? After our presentation, we will engage in a live Q&A session. We hope you'll join us for this interactive and timely discussion! Click here for more information or to register (with a 50% discount if you use this link!): https://lnkd.in/eUv8N8Ye

This week, the European Court of Justice dealt a significant blow to the European Commission’s power to review deals that fall below both EU and national merger thresholds. The ruling, involving Illumina's acquisition of Grail, has reshaped the legal landscape, emphasizing the importance of legal certainty and predictability in mergers. For businesses and their advisers, this judgment brings clarity, but it also raises questions about how competition authorities will tackle "killer acquisitions" in the future. Read on here: https://ow.ly/h4Mt50ThvSZ

Here is a free list from Private Equity Info of 100 platform acquisitions from Q1. #privateequity #mergersandacquisitions #investmentbanking

Last week our Johannesburg team delivered its annual series of breakfast seminars focused on the fundamentals of competition economics for lawyers. Each day covered a different topic, from #MarketDefinition, #HorizontalMergers and non-horizontal mergers, to #AbuseOfDominance and prohibited practices and #MarketInquiries. Thank you to everyone who joined the sessions in-person and online, we hope to see you again next year. #CompetitionLaw

🚨 1 week to go until our next webinar going in depth about the current landscape of mergers, acquisitions and trade sales. 🗣️ Our expert panel, including speakers from CMS UK and Parabellum Investments, will cover both buy and sell side perspectives, as well as legal considerations. 🤔 If you, or companies in your portfolio, are curious to know more please register via Eventbrite link below: https://lnkd.in/e-gubquu #finance #growthcapital #manda #privateequity #venturecapital #pe #vc

#CDHAlert | In today's alert, Duran Naidoo, Caela Williams-Short and Dane Kruger discuss keeping it clean: Using a clean team to unlock M&A transactions and manage competitively sensitive information The evaluation of a potential merger or acquisition typically necessitates the sharing of confidential or competitively sensitive information, usually via a formal due diligence investigation. However, the Competition Act 89 of 1998 (as amended) prohibits anti-competitive and collusive behaviour that can be facilitated via the sharing of such competitively sensitive information between competitors. In the context of sharing information during a potential merger or acquisition, parties can manage this risk by using a ‘clean team’ arrangement wherein only a select group of ring-fenced individuals are designated to receive and review competitively sensitive information without it being shared with the recipient’s broader team.  Click here to read more - https://bit.ly/4aXYtCp #corporateandcommercial #merger #acquisition #competitionact

Looks like the most appropriate attendee is a clued up entrepreneur actively considering a business merger. Should be a great help in formulating the right questions to ask.

🔒 Navigating the M&A labyrinth requires more than just strategic acumen; it demands a steadfast commitment to confidentiality. Our latest article delves into the pivotal role of confidentiality in securing successful business mergers and acquisitions. From safeguarding business interests to ensuring regulatory compliance, discover why keeping deals under wraps isn't just about discretion—it's a critical strategy for protecting your deal's integrity and value. Dive into the importance, risks, and best practices of confidentiality in M&A. Don't let your deal's success be compromised by overlooked confidentiality measures. #MandA #BusinessBrokerage #ConfidentialityIsKey #ProtectYourDeal https://www.rfr.bz/llhtpt4

On November 25 and 27, Vilen Lipatov, Gregor Langus, and Norbert Maier of Cornerstone Research will present on merger-focused discussions at Informa Advanced EU Competition Law. Dr. Lipatov will join a panel of competition experts to discuss "Merger Control in Dynamic Markets: Ecosystem Theories of Harm & Other Developments." Dr Langus and Dr Maier will present a session titled "Revised Market Definition, Ecosystem Theories of Harm & Other Developments in Economics of Mergers." Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gg4Vzr39