Greenhushing: What It Is & Why It Matters
Podcast - Navigating Regulatory Challenges in M&A Transactions
The Demystification of Employee Retention Credits for Private Equity Deals — PE Pathways Podcast
OG Talks: Good Energy and Navigating Transactions
Troutman Pepper Locke - The Powerhouse Merger – The Consumer Finance Podcast
SBA’s Final Rule Is Here: Key Takeaways on Updates to HUBZone Program, Other Small Business Programs, and Various Small Business Matters
Navigating Restrictive Covenants in Private Equity — PE Pathways Podcast
Executive Compensation in Mergers and Acquisitions — Troutman Pepper Podcast
Private M&A 2024: Key Trends and Forecasts
M&A Considerations for Serial Acquirers
Fierce Competition Podcast | Below-Threshold Mergers: Global Antitrust Scrutiny
Best Practices for Preparing Your Company for Exit
JONES DAY TALKS®: Five Pillars of Series A Shareholder Rights: A Discussion for VC Investors
What is Reverse Vesting and What are the Tax Considerations?
What Does "Cash Free / Debt Free" Mean?
How is Purchase Price Established?
What's the Best Transaction Structure for My Sale?
Should You Engage a Financial Advisor?
Implementing IP Best Practices to Maximize Exit Value
What's the Timeline for a Sale Process?
In honor of Rare Disease Day on February 28, 2025, we will publish a series of posts throughout the month on As Prescribed and Health Law Scan, focusing on issues impacting the rare disease community. The value of merger and...more
The veterinary industry has experienced significant transformations over the past few years, particularly in the realm of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). As we look at the state of the market in 2025, it is crucial to analyze...more
Key Points - Strong antitrust enforcement is expected to continue, but without the use of the novel and untested legal theories that defined the Biden administration approach. - Regulators are likely to continue to focus...more
As discussed earlier this month, there has been a lot of chatter and speculation recently about companies changing their states of incorporation from Delaware to other states. In an interview with Business Insider, the new...more
On February 10, Vinson & Elkins LLP’s Hill Wellford, co-chair of the firm’s antitrust group, and Kara Kuritz, an antitrust transactional partner, presented a PLI briefing “Antitrust in Transactions.” During their talk about...more
The new Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Premerger Notification and Report Form (the “Form”) went into effect on February 10, 2025....more
While life sciences M&A activity surges in today’s markets, the shift in regulatory enforcement priorities, constant innovation in technology, and strategic growth opportunities are changing the way dealmakers are approaching...more
The Federal Trade Commission, the agency that administers the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (“HSR Act”), has announced the annual adjustments to its coverage, filing fee, and other dollar-denominated...more
In somewhat of a surprise, FTC Chairman Ferguson announced yesterday that the FTC and Department of Justice’s joint 2023 Merger Guidelines “are in effect and are the framework for this agency’s merger-review analysis.” This...more
Although 2024 marked another challenging year for M&A globally, the European energy and infrastructure market showed signs of resilience in the face of persistent economic and geopolitical pressures. If the uncertainties...more
We’re excited to be visiting Sydney next week to catch up with competition law colleagues on our way to the ABA 2025 Asia-Pacific Conference. This is a time of unprecedented activity and change in antitrust law and policy...more
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson and Acting Assistant Attorney General Omeed Assefi separately announced on February 18, 2025, that the FTC and DOJ would continue to review proposed mergers under the joint DOJ and FTC 2023 Merger...more
In 2025, the retail and fashion industries are bracing for a transformative year, heavily influenced by the policies of the new Trump Administration. These policies promise rapid and significant changes, particularly in areas...more
COMPETITION - Summary of Commission Decision of 28 June 2021 pursuant to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 in Case AT.39914 - Euro Interest Rate Derivatives - Opinion of the Advisory Committee on restrictive...more
COMPETITION - Judgment of the Court of 13 February 2025 in Case C-393/23, Athenian Brewery SA, Heineken NV Vs. Macedonian Thrace Brewery SA Re: Reference for a preliminary ruling - Judicial cooperation in civil and...more
A new strategic steer[1] published by the UK Government for consultation on 13th February 2025 seeks to change the CMA’s direction, focusing on growth and promoting investment in the UK via a series of measures aimed at...more
The United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) recently announced a turnover-based threshold for merger control filings that supplements the Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023 (“UAE 2023 Competition Law”). The 2023 law stated that a...more
Growing competition in Africa provides ample opportunities for businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs, but requires a strategic approach to navigate new challenges and opportunities. For success to be realized, new market...more
Last fall, private equity and hedge fund investors were given a reprieve from the prospect of increased oversight of healthcare transactions when California Governor Gavin Newsom unexpectedly vetoed Assembly Bill 3129 (AB...more
When former President Biden blocked the acquisition by Nippon Steel of U.S. Steel in January on national security grounds, many assumed that was the end for a transaction that would have combined a Japanese powerhouse company...more
COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11857 - Oaktree / Basalt / JV) - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11805 - Unucredit / CNP Unicredit Vita)...more
While 2024 saw more stability in the financial markets than 2023, many challenges arose in 2024 for franchised businesses, manufacturers and retail chains, including bankruptcies of many large restaurant and retail chains,...more
COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11891 - Greenyellow / Stoa / DEG / Yoko Asset Management 2)...more
Finance Transition for Middle Market and First-Time Sponsor-Backed Companies - Our Ankura Office of the CFO® professionals have worked inside finance functions of private equity (PE) and private credit-backed portfolio...more
COMPETITION - Appeal brought on 11 December 2024 by Crown Holdings, Inc. and Crown Cork & Seal Deutschland Holdings GmbH against the judgment of the General Court of 2 October 2024 in Case T-587/22, Crown Holdings et Crown...more