Subjects:

Company Law, Competition Law

Contents:

Main Chapter Headings:-

1. Scope of work - (including contractual offers, schemes of arrangement, mergers and DLC structures)

2. Consideration

3. Pre-Announcement Steps (including bid planning and due dilligence)

4. Approach and Announcements

5. Timing (including time limits)

6. Conditions

7. Share Dealings

8. Mandatory Offers

9. Information

10. Conduct of Offer (including insider dealing)

11. Schemes of Arrangement

12. Dual Listed Company Transactions

13. Compulsory Acquisition Procedures

14. Employment Related Issues

15. Merger Control

16. Tax

17. Accounting (including profit forecasts and asset valuations)

Takeovers Law and Practice is a comprehensive yet practical title covering fully the area of UK public takeovers. Written by leading practitioners in the field the book provides a practical approach and comprehensive analysis of the subject, including tax and accountancy, employment and competition issues.

The title thoroughly guides you through all the steps required in a takeover, including extensive chapters on share dealings, merger control and conduct of offer.

Fully up-to-date including broad commentary on EU regulations and their impact within the UK market, Takeovers Law and Practice truly is an essential work for anyone involved, or about to be involved in mergers and acquisitions.