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2024 Summer review – M&A legal and market developments

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We set out below a number of interesting English court decisions and market developments which have taken place and their impact on M&A transactions. Our Summer review looks at these developments and gives practical guidance...more

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2022 Half-year in review M&A legal and market developments

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We set out below a number of interesting English court decisions and market developments which have taken place and their impact on M&A transactions. This review looks at these developments and gives practical guidance on...more

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The Impact of War on Commercial Contracts and the Global Supply Chain

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Thomas G. Allen, Kilpatrick Townsend Partner and Global Lead for International Disputes, discusses the Russian invasion of Ukraine creating a series of commercial contract issues and potential liabilities for companies doing...more

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Monthly Minute | Due Diligence Considerations Related to COVID-19

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Once a month, we cover an interesting topic with a short video. This month, Associate Sarah Beth Barnes discusses due diligence considerations related to COVID-19....more

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Disaster Preparedness Toolkit

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While the onset of a natural disaster is generally unpredictable, we have become accustomed to bracing ourselves for the inevitable hurricane, tornado, flood, or wildfire. Preparation for business disruptions as a result of...more

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[Webinar] Navigating Heightened Contractual Risk in an Economic Downturn - May 28th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

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We’re excited to introduce Navigating, a new webcast series created to assist clients and friends of the firm in navigating the new normal – whether that be navigating through pandemic-related issues, new industry dynamics,...more

World Law Group

[Webinar] The Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Mergers and Acquisitions and Related Contracts - May 20th, 9:00 am - 10:00 am EDT

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In the framework of the catastrophic impact of COVID-19 on business activities around the world, following topics will be addressed by panelist of different jurisdictions around the globe: (i) Contract enforcement, (ii)...more

White and Williams LLP

M&A Risk Allocation: Drafting and Litigation Considerations in the Era of COVID-19

Risk allocation between parties is a key consideration in the negotiation of merger and acquisition (M&A) agreements. These contractual provisions are garnering even more attention as deal challenges continue to arise from...more

McDermott Will & Emery

COVID-19 UK Lockdown – A Time to Consolidate, Update and Innovate

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The requirement to stay at home is giving many of us the opportunity to undertake (or no excuse to ignore) the household and DIY tasks at home that have long been at the bottom of the to-do list. Similarly, directors,...more

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COVID-19 and Executing Contracts at Home, Force Majeure Considerations, and MAE Clauses in M&A Transactions

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Now that many of us are working from home and social distancing, can we still close deals in the US with signed agreements? Are electronically signed contracts really enforceable? Fortunately, most contracts can be entered...more

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South African M&A/Corporate and Commercial & COVID-19 - A selection of key legal and practical considerations amidst the COVID-19...

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The coronavirus (“COVID-19”) outbreak, declared by the World Health Organization as a global pandemic, is having far-reaching consequences for businesses. The outbreak has led the South African government to declare a...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

COVID-19: Russia Update

In our first update on the implications of COVID 19 in relation to the Russian market, we consider: - contract implications, including: - the need for a detailed review of essential contracts; and - virtual signings...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Navigating an M&A Deal Amid COVID-19

This bulletin is current up to close of business on March 23, 2020. As circumstances remain fluid, please check with in with your usual Blakes contact for any updates. The uncharted waters of the current COVID-19 pandemic...more

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Blog: Navigating Today - Public Company Hot Spots and M&A Negotiations with the Impact of COVID-19

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With last Wednesday’s categorization by the World Health Organization of COVID-19 as a pandemic, schools, places of business and other venues throughout the United States quickly closed in-person locations and moved to remote...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

M&A in the Time of COVID-19

Thinking through the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on M&A and deal terms. COVID-19 may cause buyers and sellers to reassess valuations, adjust pricing mechanisms and implement new methodologies for interim operations...more

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Does The COVID-19 Outbreak Constitute A Material Adverse Effect? Plus Other Impacts On M&A Transactions

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MAE. In any M&A transaction, a significant deterioration in the target’s business between signing and closing may upset the fundamental bargain struck between a seller and a buyer. M&A agreements typically address this risk...more

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Coronavirus: Considerations for an Emergency Supply-Chain Response Plan

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We are in "unchartered territory" with the coronavirus, or COVID-19, according to the the World Health Organization's Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The virus has been documented in more than 70 countries and...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

The Global Impact of COVID-19 on Corporate Transactions

COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus, has spread rapidly throughout the globe since it first emerged in China at the end of 2019. As governments, businesses and individuals all take measures to protect against the...more

Snell & Wilmer

Commercial Impact From the Coronavirus Outbreak – Review Force Majeure and Material Adverse Change Clauses, and Potential...

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Businesses across a wide range of industries are grappling with how to address the practical and legal concerns that have been created by the COVID-19/coronavirus outbreak. Businesses have started asking when and how they...more

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Managing the Commercial Impact of the Coronavirus: Implications for Oil & Gas

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...The coronavirus (provisionally named SARS-CoV-2, with its disease being named COVID-19) has now been documented in six of the world’s seven continents (sparing only Antarctica), in more than 70 countries and territories....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update

As health organizations and governments around the world work to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19), businesses should be mindful of the various ways the virus may impact their operations and employees. The wide range of...more

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COVID-19 and the Impact on M&A

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Although COVID-19 is rightfully viewed primarily as a public health and humanitarian issue, it is worth considering the potential impacts of the virus on M&A activity as this dynamic situation unfolds. We are seeing the issue...more

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Managing the Commercial Impact of the Coronavirus: An Effective Supply Chain Response Plan

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...The coronavirus (provisionally named SARS-CoV-2, with its disease being named COVID-19) has now been documented in six of the world’s seven continents, with more than 80,000 cases, sparing only Antarctica. Closer to home,...more

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Coronavirus: Points to consider on M&A transactions

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As coronavirus (Covid-19), first reported in Wuhan in December 2019, spreads across China and beyond, it has been widely reported that some Chinese companies are looking to suspend or terminate their contractual commitments....more

Hogan Lovells

Resolving disputes arising out of supply chain disruption in Nigeria's oil and gas market

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In this hoganlovells.com interview, Hogan Lovells counsel Jerome Finnis discusses how disparate factors, such as force majeure events and changes in law, can provoke disruptions in Nigeria’s oil and gas supply chain. He also...more

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