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Changes to presumptions on acting in concert under the Takeover Code
The Takeover Panel has published the final changes to the definition of “acting in concert” and the circumstances in which the Panel will presume parties …
Primary Market Bulletin 42 and Market Watch 71
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published market guidance for issuers, on a range of topics, in Primary Market Bulletin …
Asia M&A Conference: Key insights and trends
In November 2022, Herbert Smith Freehills organised its first hybrid regional conference themed – New Priorities, New Prospects and the Changing …
Takeover Panel consultations on competitive situations and miscellaneous Takeover Code changes
The Takeover Panel has published two consultation papers, one on the offer timetable in a competitive situation (PCP 2022/3) and another on miscellaneous …
Economic Crime Act 2022 – commencement of further provisions relating to the new register of overseas entities owning UK property
Regulations have been made commencing the remaining provisions of the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (ECA) …
Australian Public M&A Report 2022
This edition examines record breaking $123 billion worth of transactions involving Australian targets listed on the ASX that were conducted by way …
Tax in M&A in the UK and Europe – our updated guide
We have published the 2022 edition of the ‘Tax in M&A in the UK and Europe’ guide produced by Herbert Smith Freehills and other contributors (see the …
Economic Crime Act 2022 – new register of overseas entities owning UK property now live
The new register of overseas entities owning UK property, operated by Companies House, came into effect on 1 August 2022. The new register was introduced …
New Panel Bulletin on possible offer announcements
The Takeover Panel has published a new Panel Bulletin 5 on possible offer announcements. Panel Bulletins contain guidance to remind people how …
New and updated guidance on National Security and Investment Act 2021
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has published new Market Guidance Notes on the National Security and …
Economic Crime Act 2022 – new register of overseas entities owning UK property expected to be launched on 1 August 2022
Companies House has announced that it expects the commencement order for the new register of overseas entities owning UK property to be laid on 1 August …
Economic Crime Act 2022 – regulations on new register of overseas entities owning UK property
The Register of Overseas Entities (Verification and Provision of Information) Regulations 2022, which provide further detail on how some aspects of the …
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