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The adoption of the EU Takeover Directive in April 2004 marked the end of a 14-year journey during which the original intention of creating a level playing fi eld for the conduct of European takeovers was substantially watered down. Member states now have until May 2006 to enforce it. The "opt out" provisions within the directive and the fact that it sets only minimum standards mean that there will continue to be substantial variation in law and regulation of takeovers and mergers in the 25 EU member states.
The fourth edition of City & Financial’s best-selling Practitioner's Guide to Takeovers and Mergers in the European Union includes the original 15 member states, the 10 new accession countries as well as Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. The book covers the key developments that have occurred on a country-by-country basis. Domestic legislation to implement the directive is anticipated in states where it has not yet been implemented.
Each chapter covers:
- Acquisition targets and methods of acquisition
- Exchange and investment control
- Merger control Regulation of the conduct of mergers and acquisitions
- Preparation of an offer
- Conduct of a public offer and defences to a hostile offer
- Financial assistance
- Profit forecasts and asset valuation
- Documents from the offeror and offeree board
- Compulsory acquisition of minorities
- Insider dealing and market manipulation
Who should read this book?
Accountants, Analysts,
Company secretaries,
Directors,
In-house counseL,
Lawyers in professional practice, Merchant and investment bankers,Stockbrokers,
Researchers
Why should you read this book?
A Practitioner's Guide to Takeovers and Mergers in the European Union delivers clear, comprehensive and practical guidance on takeover regulation and practice in all 25 EU states plus Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. It is written by leading experts in takeover and merger law and regulation in each jurisdiction
Contents of A Practitioner's Guide To Takeovers and Mergers in the European Union
1 Introduction
Neil Harvey, Guy Norman and Alex Nourry, Clifford Chance LLP
2 Austria Stefan Kock, Freshfi elds Bruckhaus Deringer
3 Belgium Chris Sunt, Freshfi elds Bruckhaus Deringer
4 Bulgaria Damian Simeonov and Peter Petrov, Borislav Boyanov & Co
5 Cyprus
Elias Neocleous, Kyriacos Georgiades and Thomas Ratel, Andreas Neocleous & Co
6 Czech Republic
Ivo Barta, White & Case LLP
7 Denmark Mikkel Baaring Lerche and Philip Risbjørn, Bech-Bruun
8 Estonia Raino Paron and Marina Tolmatshova, Raidla & Partners
9 Finland
Tarja Wist and Samuel Isaksson, Waselius & Wist
10 France Thierry Vassogne, Marc Loy and Bertrand Cardi, Linklaters
11 Germany Georg Frowein, Hengeler Mueller
12 Greece Katia Protopapa, TJ Koutalidis
13 Hungary Konrad Siegler and Gabor Zoltan Szabo, Siegler Law Office Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
14 Ireland Eithne FitzGerald, A&L Goodbody
15 Italy Nicolo Juvara and Francesca E. Spinelli Barrile, Norton Rose
16 Latvia Liga Hartmane, Klavins & Slaidins
17 Lithuania
Dovil Burgien, Lideika, Petrauskas, Vali nas and Partners
18 Luxembourg Guy Harles, Arendt & Medernach
19 Malta Nicolai Vella Falzon, Fenech & Fenech Advocates
20 Netherlands Weero Koster, Norton Rose
21 Poland Konrad Konarski, Baker & McKenzie LLP
22 Portugal
Jose Miguel Judice and Nuno de Brito Lopes, PLMJ
23 Romania Ligia Popescu and Neil McGregor, S.C.P.A. Popescu & Asociaii
24 Slovak Republic Andrew Sandor and Michal Luknar, Squire Sanders
25 Slovenia Sreo Jadek, Jadek & Pensa
26 Spain Carlos de Cardenas Smith, Uria & Menendez
27 Sweden Anders Lundin, Bob Johanson and Krister Skoog, Gernandt & Danielsson
28 Turkey Herguner Bilgen & Ozeke
29 United Kingdom Robert Stern, Slaughter & May
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