Corporate Notes

On the horizon – the new UK Listing Rules

We have released the latest special episode in our ‘on the horizon’ podcast series, in which we discuss the new UK Listing Rules. You can …

Listing regime – new UK Listing Rules published and invitation to our webinar

M&A – first Phase 2 investigation under EU FSR regime

The European Commission has opened its first in-depth (Phase 2) investigation under the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR).

M&A - statements of intention by a bidder on a takeover offer: UK Takeover Panel update on its expectations

The UK Takeover Panel recently published a new Panel Bulletin – these are published from time to time to remind practitioners and market …

M&A – updated guidance on National Security and Investment Act

The government has published updated guidance on the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSI Act). The guidance comprises an updated …

M&A – reforms to UK merger control in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act), which received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024, will introduce significant changes to the …

Takeover Panel bulletin on statements of intention on an offer

The Takeover Panel has published Panel Bulletin 7 in which it discusses a bidder's statements of intention on a takeover offer, particularly …

Supreme Court ruling on force majeure

Consultation on the companies to which the Takeover Code should apply and updated Practice Statement on private sale processes

The Takeover Panel has published a consultation paper (PCP 2024/1) which would narrow the scope of companies to which the Code applies. Separately, it …

Government response to NSI call for evidence

The government has published its response to its November 2023 call for evidence on the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSI Act), …

FCA secures conviction of senior staff member at a listed company for insider dealing

Stuart Bayes has been found guilty of two offences of insider dealing in a prosecution brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Mr …

M&A – our regional and sectoral insights for 2024

In our global M&A report for 2024, titled “Global M&A Outlook for 2024: Ready for take-off?”, we explored that there are good reasons to believe …