This practical title provides a comprehensive statement of the legal considerations applicable to the takeover of a public company in the UK.
Written by leading practitioners in the field, it covers the regulatory framework and the way in which takeovers work in practice (including tax and accountancy, employment and competition issues); with detailed exposition of the relevant company law considerations, merger control processes, Takeover Directives, disclosure and transparency rules and a new chapter on Foreign Directive Divestment.
