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01 Dec 2009
A Cambodian company has successfully closed the country's largest-ever M&A deal. The deal was financed onshore by a group of international banks, showing the potential for foreign interest in south-east Asian deals that have the right structure
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17 Dec 2009
A Chinese and Kazakh joint venture purchase of a Kazakh oil company has overcome currency concerns, being conducted on a single day in an open trade
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16 Dec 2009
Kuwait’s Global Investment House's restructuring plan succeeded because of due diligence, transparent creditor meetings, and new asset-based security for unsecured lenders
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11 Dec 2009
Chinese companies looking to make acquisitions in the US should prepare for litigation from the target’s shareholders and competing bidders, and not take it personally
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10 Dec 2009
From schizophrenic investor presentations to the UAE’s immature insolvency regime, IFLR spoke to the lawyers closest to Dubai World and found out what they really think about the default in the Middle East
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10 Dec 2009
As Indian companies begin the second wave of outbound M&A, counsel expect more hybrid deals and earn-out provisions structured within them
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04 Dec 2009
China is the most difficult Asian country in which to enforce security, according to a new survey of distressed debt practitioners
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04 Dec 2009
The international investment in Nakheel’s bond will mean UAE legislation and restructuring tools could be used for the first time
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04 Dec 2009
Recourse on Dubai World's Nakheel bonds could depend on what creditors are holding, and the law their lending documentation was structured in
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02 Dec 2009
A court decision in Charter Communications’ bankruptcy proceeding has set an important precedent as to what constitutes a group under section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
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02 Dec 2009
The latest asset sale by Canadian telecoms company Nortel has proved that strong consortium bids are vital to the success of distressed M&A deals
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02 Dec 2009
As Thai police issue summonses to three KPMG partners responsible for liquidating Lehman Brothers, attention has turned to Lehman’s joint venture agreement with the complainant
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01 Dec 2009
A court decision in Charter Communications’ bankruptcy proceeding has set an important precedent as to what constitutes a group under section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act. This will make it easier for other companies to retain debt they can afford under their original terms
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01 Dec 2009
The latest asset sale by Canadian telecoms company Nortel has proved that strong consortium bids are vital to the success of distressed M&A deals
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01 Dec 2009
As Thai police issue summonses to three KPMG partners responsible for liquidating Lehman Brothers, attention has turned to Lehman's joint venture agreement with the complainant, Destination Properties
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01 Dec 2009
Korea announced a bill that would allow companies to use poison pills against hostile bidders, but observers believe that such a move is unnecessary as companies are already well protected
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01 Dec 2009
The position of creditors depends on the bonds they hold, and how local law plays out with hedge funds involved
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01 Dec 2009
Why are US mortgage Reits so popular, given that so many failed during the financial crisis? Because there are no banks
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01 Dec 2009
Recent company rescues in the UK and US hold a lot of lessons for lawyers advising on similar deals
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01 Dec 2009
The corporate departments that weathered this downturn well, from the IFLR1000
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01 Dec 2009
Chances are New York's amended statute does not invalidate proxy votes. But if you were closing a large merger would you take that chance?
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01 Dec 2009
One way to get around a requirement for 100% approval from lenders for refinancing
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01 Dec 2009
Hong Kong could finally have a rescue regime next year. But employee issues must be dealt with first
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30 Nov 2009
A Cambodian company has successfully closed the country’s largest M&A deal. The deal was financed onshore by a group of international banks, showing the potential for deals that have the right structure
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26 Nov 2009
Consolidation in Greater China’s financial sector picked up this week as Haitong Securities became the first mainland broker to announce an acquisition of a Hong Kong-listed securities firm
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26 Nov 2009
High-profile lessons on recovering the most value from potential administrations. How Nortel, JJB, Oilexco and IMO Carwash managed it
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23 Nov 2009
Meadville’s planned combination with TTM Technologies is a case study in how foreign companies can invest in the US: deal with Cfius concerns but don’t forget to comply with local regulations
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12 Nov 2009
Korea has announced a bill that would allow companies to use poison pills, but observers believe that such a move is unnecessary. Companies are already well protected
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12 Nov 2009
Following lobbying from industry bodies the UK government will take forward its plans to introduce a court-supervised moratorium for distressed companies
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11 Nov 2009
The industry fears Hong Kong’s consultation paper on a rescue regime for distressed companies is poorly drafted
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10 Nov 2009
Why are US mortgage Reits so popular again, given that so many failed during the financial crisis? Because there are no banks
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10 Nov 2009
Reits and their history explained
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10 Nov 2009
Reits and their history explained
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05 Nov 2009
After years of lobbying the Hong Kong government has launched a consultation paper on enacting a corporate rescue regime
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01 Nov 2009
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01 Nov 2009
A US bankruptcy court has required a counterparty to Lehman to continue to make payments to it. Will UK courts take the same approach?
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01 Nov 2009
Targets are pushing for specific performance and banks won't take on the risk, leaving private equity in the middle
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01 Nov 2009
In a distressed sale, is it reasonable for a liquidator to exit on receiving notice that his appointment is being challenged?
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01 Nov 2009
The proposed law has too many exemptions and
prohibitions that do not extend to M&A agreements
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01 Nov 2009
Pre-packs have arrived in Hong Kong, but restructuring reform is needed before the structure can really affect the market