European Union: M&A/Private Equity

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Investing In France: What Foreign Investors Still Get Wrong, And How To Get It Right
Every few months, I find myself in a familiar conversation with a foreign investor who is approaching a French transaction for the first time. They have done cross-border deals before, and have done their research. They usually arrive with a version of the same assumption: that France is more complicated than it needs to be, that the regulatory environment is from a different era, and that with the right advisors, the complexity can be “figured out.”
France Government
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Cohen & Gresser
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New CJEU Guidance On Dawn Raid Powers And Seizure Of Business Emails
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled on the extent of competition authorities' powers to seize business emails during antitrust investigations without prior judicial authorization. This landmark decision addresses fundamental questions about the balance between effective competition law enforcement and the protection of corporate communications under EU fundamental rights law.
Ireland Anti-trust
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Arthur Cox
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Legal News – August 26
This monthly legal update from William Fry LLP examines significant regulatory and legislative developments across Ireland's financial, environmental, and infrastructure sectors. From proposed reforms to limited partnership regimes and new home support provider regulations, to the transposition of EU directives on distance marketing and capital requirements, these articles analyze how recent policy changes will impact businesses, financial institutions, and service providers operating in Ireland.
Ireland Commercial
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William Fry
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Contractual Waiver Of Modification Rights In Share Transactions And Directors’ Liability
A Dutch court has ruled that parties who contractually waive their right to annul a share purchase agreement also forfeit the ability to seek judicial price adjustment under Article 6:230(2) of the Dutch Civil Code. This decision clarifies the scope of waiver clauses in M&A transactions and highlights critical drafting considerations for acquisition agreements, set-off rights across different dispute forums, and the high threshold for piercing the corporate veil in shareholder disputes.
Netherlands Commercial
GGI Global Alliance
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European Commission –Investigation Opened Into Possible Gun-Jumping In XXXLutz's Acquisition Of Porta
The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into potential gun-jumping violations by XXXLutz and Porta regarding XXXLutz's proposed acquisition of Porta, an Austria-Germany furniture retail transaction announced in January 2025. The investigation examines whether the parties may have implemented the merger before obtaining required regulatory approval, despite the transaction having an EU dimension requiring Commission notification.
Germany Anti-trust
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Nazali
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Goodwin’s Submission In Response To The European Commission’s Public Consultation On The Draft Guidelines Accompanying Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 On The Control Of Concentrations Between Undertakings
Goodwin Procter LLP submits detailed observations on the European Commission's draft merger control guidelines, identifying four critical areas where current drafting risks undermining legal certainty: the innovation shield's failure to operate as a genuine safe harbour, insufficient evidentiary boundaries for reverse killer acquisition theories, lack of limiting principles in entrenchment and ecosystem theories, and unworkable compliance obligations regarding common ownership by institutional investors.
Belgium Anti-trust
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Goodwin Procter LLP
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Navigating The New EU Merger Guidelines: Key Takeaways
McDermott Will & Schulte and Brunswick Group examine the European Commission's most significant reassessment of EU merger control in over two decades, exploring how the draft guidelines aim to modernise enforcement for digital markets, innovation and competitiveness. The discussion reveals key procedural shifts including the introduction of a "theory of benefit" framework and what businesses should prepare for as the final guidelines approach publication.
European Union Anti-trust
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McDermott Will & Schulte
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Crypto M&A In Europe: 10 Legal Recommendations
Crypto M&A transactions demand comprehensive due diligence beyond traditional legal and financial analysis, with regulatory compliance, tax reporting, governance, cybersecurity and licensing requirements emerging as critical value drivers. This leaflet examines ten essential areas that buyers, investors and crypto businesses must evaluate when preparing for or executing crypto M&A transactions in Europe, drawing on integrated law and tax expertise.
Netherlands Finance
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Loyens & Loeff
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Ireland Consults On Reform Of Limited Partnership Framework
The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has launched a public consultation on targeted reforms to Ireland's limited partnership regime, seeking views on measures to modernise a legislative framework still largely governed by the Limited Partnerships Act 1907. The proposals aim to increase the maximum number of partners from 20 to 149, introduce a statutory whitelist of permitted activities for limited partners, and provide greater flexibility regarding capital contributions.
Ireland Finance
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Arthur Cox
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Group Coordination Agreements - Development, Content, Outlook
German corporate group law provides various organizational options, with group coordination agreements emerging as a flexible alternative to traditional control and profit transfer agreements. This article examines the legal classification, practical structure, and strategic advantages of these coordination mechanisms, while exploring their boundaries and future role in corporate governance.
Germany Commercial
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PwC Legal Germany
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Legal News – July 26
This monthly legal update from William Fry explores critical developments across technology regulation, AI transparency obligations, and commercial litigation frameworks. The edition examines emerging challenges in data centre connectivity, merger control threshold changes, and the evolving landscape of warranty insurance in M&A transactions, while addressing novel legal arguments in nervous shock claims and regulatory consultations on crypto-asset markets.
Ireland Commercial
WF
William Fry
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Life Sciences Outlook 2026
Arthur Cox's Life Sciences Outlook 2026 examines critical regulatory developments and strategic opportunities shaping Ireland's life sciences sector. The publication explores Ireland's EU Council Presidency and its potential impact on advancing key legislative initiatives including the Biotech Act I and medical device reforms. Industry leaders will find comprehensive analysis spanning pharmaceutical compliance, medtech regulation, data governance, M&A activity, and environmental considerations.
Ireland Healthcare
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Arthur Cox
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