European Takeovers: The Art of Acquisition, Third Edition

European Takeovers is a comprehensive guide to the European Takeover Directive, national M&A regulation, and the interaction between domestic and pan-European regulation. It covers the fundamental principles of national and European law, their application, and practical issues companies and advisers face. The third edition explores the area following partial harmonization and is a valuable resource for practitioners and academics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 413 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2022
Publisher: Globe Law and Business

The European Takeover Directive, national M&A regulation, and the interplay between domestic and pan-European regulation are all thoroughly covered in European Takeovers. It offers a thorough examination of the core concepts of national and European law, their application, and the numerous practical challenges that businesses and their advisors encounter when planning, defending, and executing takeovers. This third edition delves deeper into the field following the partial harmonization of takeover regulation within the European Union since the introduction of the European Takeover Directive. It is an exhaustive reference source for anyone preparing, participating in, and responding to takeover activity in the EU, with chapters fully updated with the latest regulations and case law in the featured jurisdictions. New chapters have also been added to address key topics such as ESG and M&A, as well as collusion. Written by leading legal and banking professionals and academics from across Europe, European Takeovers will assist you in navigating national takeover legislation and its implementation, while also discussing recent groundbreaking and controversial takeovers from across the Continent. Notable transactions examined include Akzo Nobel-PPG, Syngenta-ChemChina, Actelion-J&J, Celesio-McKesson, Abertis-ACS/Atlantia, and SAB Miller-AB InBev.

Dimension: 240 x 160 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787428041
Edition number: 3 New edition