25th maart 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic is a pressure test for the global interconnected economy. One expected consequence is an uptick in insolvencies. In international contracts, many companies will have concluded arbitration clauses.
6th oktober 2020
Over recent years we have seen an increase in both the volume and value of Public M&A with the total global value of deals in 2019 reaching US$1.65tn. Despite a slower start in 2020, Q3 has seen cross-border public M&A back up to the same levels as Q3 2019 with many deals being announced largely backed by private equity, a trend which looks likely to continue. We have also seen changing regulations in different jurisdictions making the cross-border transaction environment increasingly complex.
29th april 2020
Final regulations implementing nearly all elements of the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (FIRRMA) were released on January 13, 2020, by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, as chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
27th maart 2020
Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) was declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation on 30 January 2020. It has required governments, and particularly healthcare systems, to respond swiftly and in a coordinated way to ensure that they are properly mitigating and responding to the evolving situation to ensure the wellbeing of their citizens.
21st februari 2020
Understanding global trends and the attitudes towards corporate criminal liability in different jurisdictions is key to managing corporate risk.
For our fully revised and updated comparative guide to corporate criminal liability we examined the position of companies across 24 jurisdictions and assessed the risks they face in each. We discovered a number of key themes and issues that arise for companies no matter where they are located.
Our guide will be of interest to businesses across the globe and particularly to those with international operations.
21st februari 2020
The binding force of contracts is a basic principle of contract law (“pacta sunt servanda”). In general, each party can rely on the performance of the contractual obligations by the other party. Yet, unexpected circumstances may occur after the conclusion of a contract which call this principle into question.
Our comparative review considers how such hardship situations are being dealt with in 18 jurisdictions. All of them have mechanisms in place to handle such situations, but allow interference with the binding nature of a contract only under restrictive conditions.
1st januari 2020
Our dedicated financial regulation horizon scanner covers key recent and upcoming financial regulatory developments, across a range of topic areas.
11th februari 2019
The laws on legal professional privilege remain a significant point of interest and divergence across the global legal landscape. Communications that are privileged in one country may not be protected in others. Even within a jurisdiction, the scope and application of legal professional privilege may be the subject of debate amongst experts.
Linklaters’ revised and fully updated comparative review of legal professional privilege provides a quick reference tool to practice in 25 jurisdictions across the globe.
24th juli 2018
For companies seeking growth opportunities, particularly when entering new markets, joint ventures are often the best way to share risks and resources. Current political conditions mean that we are seeing a notable rise in restrictions on foreign investment and this may drive more joint venture activity. The value of individual cross-border joint ventures also continues to increase, making careful planning vital. Some key trends in joint venture activity are discussed below. To help businesses
8th mei 2018
Key to Nordic Takeovers provides you with a basic understanding of the opportunities and pitfalls which may arise when carrying out Bids in the Nordic region for companies that have their shares listed on one of the Nordic regulated markets. Since the last edition of 2015, the Swedish takeover rules have been amended twice; in November 2017 it was clarified that indirect acquisitions outside the Bid are subject to the minimum price rules for pre, side and post acquisitions as well as how such
16th november 2017
Bribery and corruption present serious risks to all organisations with international activities. The risk goes not only to financial loss but also to relationships, reputation and criminal liability. Linklaters’ fully reviewed and updated Comparative Review provides an overview of bribery and corruption law and enforcement in 24 key jurisdictions. Commentary includes coverage of new business and legal developments, including the increasing focus on cooperation between regulators and prosecutors across jurisdictions and looks forward to likely developments in this area.
11th mei 2017
Directors usually have wide powers to manage the affairs of their company and act as its agent and a duty to do so with due care, skill and diligence. This cross-border guide aims to help multinational groups by giving an introduction to the role, powers, duties and liabilities of directors of subsidiary companies in 25 different jurisdictions.
28th december 2016
The world is becoming more and more global and overseas investment is nowadays common practice.
This cross-border guide to starting a business provides high-level guidance and insight into the key issues to be considered by a foreign investor looking to invest in any of 24 countries, from Australia to Vietnam. Topics covered include the main vehicles for starting a business, key formalities for setting up a company and some tax and employment highlights.
9th mei 2016
Cross-border M&A can bring many benefits, not least the ability to enter new markets, harness local expertise and create new distribution networks. However, that cross-border element obviously brings its own challenges. Our updated Cross-border guide to private M&A looks at some of the key legal questions and hurdles potential acquirers venturing into pastures new need to consider. The guide considers issues such as restrictions on foreign ownership, merger control procedures and employees righ
