Takeovers: Law and Practice 2nd Edition

Takeovers: Law and Practice provides a comprehensive statement of the legal considerations applicable to the takeover of a public company in the UK. Written by leading practitioners in corporate and business law, it covers the way in which takeovers and mergers work in practice. As well as comprehensive analysis of the relevant company law considerations, merger control processes, Takeover Directives, disclosure and transparency rules, the book also delves into ongoing developments in accounting for mergers & acquisitions.

Why Takeovers: Law and Practice Second Edition is Essential:

Takeovers: Law and Practice thoroughly guides you through all the steps required in a takeover, including in-depth coverage of areas such as schemes of arrangement, directors' duties and compulsory acquisitions; as well as commentary on EU regulations and their impact within the UK market.

New to Takeovers: Law and Practice Second Edition:

• New chapter on pensions
• Companies Act 2006
• Takeover Directive
• Disclosure & Transparency Rules
• Abolitions of rules governing substantial acquisitions of shares
• Changes to code to provide for disclosures of dealings in derivatives
• Schemes
• Prospectus Directive
• Tables of references to Code rules