European Union: M&A/Private Equity

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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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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
LL
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
AC
Arthur Cox
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Amendement Charasse : une confirmation bienvenue pour le contribuable
Le Conseil d'État clarifie les modalités de calcul de la réintégration Charasse dans le cadre d'opérations de LBO, en confirmant que les fonds apportés lors d'une augmentation de capital peuvent s'imputer sur le prix d'acquisition sans condition d'affectation explicite à l'opération de rachat. Cette décision met fin aux tentatives de l'administration fiscale d'exclure ces fonds du calcul et offre une sécurité juridique accrue pour les groupes fiscalemen
France Tax
MB
Mayer Brown
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Why Fix-Sell-Close Decisions Should Be Evaluated Concurrently And Not Sequentially
CEOs and their executive teams face a critical misalignment in assessing market pressures, creating governance challenges that demand a fundamental rethinking of portfolio management. This article examines why the traditional sequential approach to evaluating underperforming business units destroys value and presents a concurrent decision framework that treats fix, sell, and close options as simultaneous strategic choices rather than a process of elimination.
Germany Commercial
A
AlixPartners
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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
AC
Arthur Cox
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The End Of The Signing Closing Issue: The New Rules On German Real Estate Transfer Tax In Share Deals
Germany has enacted significant reforms to its real estate transfer tax rules for share deals, addressing the controversial issue of double taxation that previously arose when signing and closing occurred at different times. The new legislation establishes a clear hierarchy between tax provisions and extends notification periods, fundamentally changing how M&A transactions involving real estate-owning companies are taxed.
Germany Tax
AO
A&O Shearman
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A Major Easing Of The Obligation To Inform Employees Of Their Rights To Bid On Business Transfers
The French Act on the Simplification of Economic Life, dated 26 May 2026, has fundamentally transformed the Hamon Law's employee information requirements in business transfers. Companies with 50-250 employees that have a Works Council are now exempt from individually notifying employees of their right to bid, while smaller companies benefit from reduced notification periods and lower penalties. These changes mark a significant shift in French M&A transaction procedures that have been in place since 2014.
France Commercial
MB
Mayer Brown
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