Corporate Notes

Stamp duty on shares – response to consultation on reform

UK Public M&A Consolidated Update

UK Public M&A podcast Ep 33: The return of the bear hug

In this episode of our UK public M&A podcast series, we discuss “bear hugs” – that is where a potential bidder for a target goes public about its …

M&A – our top tips for navigating public M&A in the UK

Public M&A in the UK operates in a highly regulated and uniquely challenging environment. Success often depends on understanding the nuances of the UK …

M&A – our sector and broader perspectives for 2025

In our global M&A report for 2025, ‘Gaining Altitude’, we forecast deal activity increasing throughout the year, but with the hard work which …

Disclosure of inside information – FCA Primary Market Bulletin on leaking inside information during M&A

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a Primary Market Bulletin (PMB 54) which focuses on strategic leaks on M&A transactions and the fact …

Private capital – updated versions of BVCA documents

The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) has released updated versions of its standardised Model Documents for early-stage venture …

UK Public M&A podcast Ep 31: Themes and trends in public M&A in 2024

In this episode of our public M&A podcast series, we talk about the themes and trends we saw in public M&A activity in 2024.

M&A – our regional insights for 2025

In our global M&A report for 2025, ‘Gaining Altitude’, we forecast deal activity increasing throughout the year, but with the hard work which …

M&A – webinar on the psychology of M&A success

We are hosting a webinar, in collaboration with psychology experts Positive Group, on The Heart of the Deal: The Psychology of M&A Success.

Public M&A – changes to the companies to which the Takeover Code applies

The rules that narrow the scope of companies to which the Takeover Code applies are now in force.

Drafting contracts – key lessons from 2024