Episode 319 -- Deep Dive into SCG Plastics' $20 Million Settlement with OFAC for Violations of the Iran Sanctions Program
Joint Venture Basics for Large and Small Contractors
Bidding for Major Contracts? Compliance Requirements You Should Prepare for Now
Marriages don't last forever: How to terminate a Joint Venture - and come out of it relatively unscathed. Podcast episode 2
Marriages don't last forever - When Joint Ventures go wrong. Podcast episode 1
Construction Webinar Series: Building Compliance: Construction Industry Concerns Under FCA
Ashley Coselli and Daniel Wendt on Difficult Anti-Corruption Due Diligence Projects
Teeming with Teaming Agreements: Navigating Strategic Alliances in the Federal Marketplace
CIO-SP4 Is Ready To Launch: Is Your Business Equipped to Compete?
Roadmap to Joint Venture Agreements: Legal and Accounting Considerations
M&A Webinar - Trendspotting: The Rise of the Atypical Deal
SBA’s Final Rule on SBA’s MP Program, Joint Ventures, Affiliation and 8(a) Regulations
SBA’s Final Rule on Mentor-Protégé Programs: Key Changes for Government Contractors
Growth Strategies for Small Businesses Moving to Mid-Tier
Litigating During COVID: What You Need to Know
Shoot for the STARS: Q&A with SBA’s John Klein on GSA's 8(a) STARS III RFP
Williams Mullen's COVID-19 Comeback Plan: Selling Products and Services to the Federal Government
Day 18 of One Month to More Effective Compliance for Business Ventures-Financial Review of Your Business Venture Partner
Day 15 of One Month to More Effective Compliance for Business Ventures- Tying It All Together for Joint Ventures
Day 14 of One Month to More Effective Compliance for Business Ventures-Auditing Joint Ventures
COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11454 - KKR / Veritas / Cotiviti) - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11474 - HPS / Berlin Brands Group)...more
Global M&A Activity Endures Headwinds in 2023 and Displays Resilience Going Into 2024 - Despite market headwinds, dealmakers have looked to carveouts, spin-offs, joint ventures and other creative deal structures to engage...more
Starting today, October 12, 2023, the mandatory notification requirements under the EU’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) apply. M&A deals involving businesses that (i) have been granted certain levels of financial support...more
On June 1, 2023, the European Commission (EC) adopted revised Horizontal Guidelines (HGs) and two updated block exemption regulations (BERs) on research and development (R&D) and “specialisation” agreements. These materials...more
European M&A is expected to become more complex after European legislators agreed on a new Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), which came into force in January 2023 and aims to control subsidies that distort the EU internal...more
Although most joint ventures have long (if not indefinite) terms, in turbulent economic times, corporate joint venture partners are more likely to reconsider their commercial arrangements. And in some cases, parties may...more
The new EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation, which appears to mirror the substantive EU State aid principles set out in Article 107 (1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (“TFEU”) and entered into force on 12...more
China’s merger clearance authority plays a critical role in global M&A, even for deals that have few obvious ties to China. Particularly in the technology area, China is often the last hurdle to clear. Moreover, unlike those...more
For decades, the Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) structure has been familiar to US managers and investors, with onshore and offshore options combining desirable features of companies and partnerships in one flexible...more
A new regulation to control foreign subsidies could entail more complex, costly, and time-consuming deal clearances. European M&A is set to become more complex after the entry into force of the Foreign Subsidies...more
A new regulation to control foreign subsidies could result in more complex, costly, and time-consuming M&A clearance processes. European M&A is set to become more complex after the European Parliament and European Council...more
The European Union is putting the final touches on its latest landmark digital legislation, the Digital Markets Act—one of “the world’s most far-reaching laws to address the power of the biggest tech companies.” The DMA is...more
Welcome to the first edition of our European Healthcare & Life Sciences Market Update, a new report summarising key emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges facing the market in 2022. During the last 12 months, the...more
JULY – SEPTEMBER 2021: HIGHLIGHTS - UNITED STATES - • The US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) challenge of American Airlines and JetBlue’s “Northeast Alliance” after the joint venture’s approval by the US Department of...more
On 5 May 2021, the European Commission ("Commission") issued a proposal for a far-reaching Regulation to tackle foreign subsidies, which, if adopted, will increase the regulatory risk for companies operating or investing in...more
On December 30, 2020, the EU and China announced the conclusion of the negotiations of the investment treaty, the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement in Investments (CAI). The CAI represents a strategic opportunity for EU...more
The judgment provides useful jurisdictional clarifications for deals involving joint ventures (JVs) acting as an acquirer. The General Court (GC) confirms that when the true players behind the transaction are the parent...more
In order to provide an overview for busy in-house counsel and compliance professionals, we summarize below some of the most important international anti-corruption developments from the past month, with links to primary...more
Despite political and economic uncertainties, markets and deal activity were resilient in 2019, and strong fundamentals remain in place heading into 2020. Companies continue to face a challenging litigation and enforcement...more
The asset manager's expertise, coupled with the investor's capital, allows both parties to maximise their respective returns. Real estate has always had a strong appeal to investors. Property yields have been outperforming...more
The Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC) has been approved by Russia’s Ministry of Justice on 7 July as a non-Russian permanent arbitration institution. This allows VIAC to be designated by parties to hear arbitrations...more
This week’s Update includes a report on the EU Commission’s widespread examination of online platforms’ pricing practices and an update on the much-publicized standoff between United and Expedia. Enjoy....more
AVIATION REGULATORY AND POLICY - Air Services Regulation: Council reaches agreement on amendment regarding wet-lease agreements with third countries - On 21 September 2018, the European Council agreed to an amendment of...more
How DC Unleashed Fossil-Fuel Exports Despite Climate Worries - "Since Donald Trump took office in 2017, exports of LNG and crude oil have surged, rivaling the likes of Saudi Arabia and Russia." Why this is important: The...more
Nationalism and Cross-Border M&A: Navigating Populist Politics in Deal Making - More than half of the G20 countries voted-in campaigns that focused on harming foreign, outside interests as a means to strengthen domestic...more