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Our Corporate section provides you with insights on M&A, funds and restructuring. For instance, Mac clauses shifting in Europe, restructuring lessons in the UK and Indonesian private equity tips. We know that deals change all the time so we show readers what the market standard is at that moment in time. Subscribers receive a regular email alert.

Funds

Asia PE firms call for less restrictive Hong Kong rules
23 Feb 2012

Asia private equity firms have called for Hong Kong’s Takeovers Code to be brought in line with international standards
Carlyle’s mandatory arbitration – why more could follow
27 Jan 2012

Copycat cases are expected if the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approves Carlyle Group’s mandatory shareholder arbitration clause in the registration statement for its planned initial public offering (IPO)
What to expect from Indonesian private equity
23 Nov 2011

A lack of vibrancy and liquidity in Indonesia’s capital markets is hampering development in the country’s private equity sector
Three PE deal-breakers revealed
02 Nov 2011

Negotiations between companies and private equity investors can be difficult, requiring time, diplomacy and collaborative discussions
Indian PE will suffer under FDI changes
13 Oct 2011

Foreign investment into India will be significantly hampered by revisions to the country’s foreign direct investment (FDI) policy
PE firms must not ignore warning against VIE structures
06 Oct 2011

Companies that ignore Chinese Securities Regulatory Commission’s (CSRC) internal memo on the use of variable interest entity (VIE) structures in private equity investments into China are playing a dangerous game, industry advisers have warned

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M&A

Asian hostile takeovers to increase
23 Feb 2012

Lawyers in Hong Kong expect hostile takeovers to become more common in Asia’s M&A sector
Orange Austria sale: key challenges explained
23 Feb 2012

The landmark sale of Orange Austria to Hutchison Whampoa required structuring not usually seen in private M&A to account for simultaneous on-sale transactions
Execution risk grows in China take-privates
22 Feb 2012

Private equity firms dealing in take privates on Chinese companies are facing increased execution risks, with due diligence costs spiraling
Canadian Competition Deputy Commissioner: new merger guidelines not a policy change
09 Feb 2012

A Canadian Competition Deputy Commissioner has responded to concerns over the January 11 Merger Review Process Guidelines, saying the new rules are a reflection of current practice
Glencore-Xstrata merger terms explained
09 Feb 2012

Glencore and Xstrata’s proposed $90 billion (£56.8 billion) recommended all-share merger will be conducted as a scheme of arrangement, includes a £298 million reverse break fee and requires antitrust clearance in five countries
How to prepare for Mofcom’s new M&A rules
27 Jan 2012

Lawyers in Mainland China have urged companies to screen all M&A deals, regardless of size or location, ahead of new Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (Mofcom) merger rules which take effect February 1

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Restructuring

Coeur Défense upheld. French creditor protection saved
19 Jan 2012

Today’s Versailles Court of Appeal Coeur Défense ruling has held that SPVs can be protected by safeguard procedures in French restructurings
Eircom highlights euro break-up clause tension
13 Jan 2012

The failure of Eircom’s restructuring plan has highlighted tensions around the inclusion of eurozone break-up clauses in corporate contracts
Lessons from Southern Cross restructuring
21 Dec 2011

Restructuring solutions are becoming more complex, more expensive and taking longer to implement, according to Clifford Chance’s restructuring team
Why German restructuring reform must be bolder
08 Nov 2011

Countdown has begun to the biggest overhaul of Germany’s insolvency legislation, but lawyers predict more amendments are needed if the proposed reforms are to be effective
Belvedere case clarifies French insolvency law
13 Oct 2011

A Cour de Cassation’s ruling on the Belvedere case has provided much-needed clarification on the role of the trustee in French insolvency proceedings
Four legal tools to restructure Greek debt
06 Oct 2011

The political element of the Greek debt crisis might be riddled with ambiguity, but the legal tools at Europe’s disposal are relatively clear

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Corporate

Funds

Asia PE firms call for less restrictive Hong Kong rules

Carlyle’s mandatory arbitration – why more could follow

What to expect from Indonesian private equity

Three PE deal-breakers revealed

Indian PE will suffer under FDI changes

PE firms must not ignore warning against VIE structures

M&A

Asian hostile takeovers to increase

Orange Austria sale: key challenges explained

Execution risk grows in China take-privates

Canadian Competition Deputy Commissioner: new merger guidelines not a policy change

Glencore-Xstrata merger terms explained

How to prepare for Mofcom’s new M&A rules

Restructuring

Coeur Défense upheld. French creditor protection saved

Eircom highlights euro break-up clause tension

Lessons from Southern Cross restructuring

Why German restructuring reform must be bolder

Belvedere case clarifies French insolvency law

Four legal tools to restructure Greek debt

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