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M&A Views: Our Insights on the World of Mergers and Acquisitions

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April 17, 2024 Publication

M&A Dealmakers Prepare for 2024 Recovery

The M&A market is adapting to a reviving economy in 2024, with dealmakers seeking legal counsel to prepare for regulatory intervention, valuation gaps, and cautious acquirors.

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February 21, 2024 M&A Views

UK Open for M&A — Government Seeks Evidence on National Security and Investment Act Scope

The UK government is considering steps to make the regime more business-friendly, while maintaining and refining essential national security protections.

January 9, 2024 M&A Views

Target Engaged — How UK PLCs Can Defend Against Growing US Shareholder Activist Focus in 2024

UK public companies, especially those with diversified portfolio businesses or facing depressed valuations, should prepare for possible activist approaches from across the pond.

Latest Podcast — M&A Views: How Should Deal Teams Navigate a Global Crackdown on Restrictive Covenants?

In this episode of Connected With Latham, London M&A partner Beatrice Lo speaks to Chicago partner Nineveh Alkhas and London associate Karima Salway about why deal teams and corporates should match regulators’ focus on their use of restrictive covenants, and how to mitigate the risk of existing and proposed laws targeting the use of non-compete and no-poach clauses.