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We have deep and longstanding experience of advising on transactions involving both private and public listed companies.

This includes investment by Venture Capital into early-stage companies and Private Equity investments in mature businesses.

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Advising Founders on sale of a UK tech company to a US listed buyer

Sale of a tech company to a US listed buyer Having just advised the four Founders (and investors) on the…

Advising on private M&A in a cost effective way

Public M&A is often regarded as the pinnacle of M&A advisory.  After all it involves the glamour of buying a…

Post Brexit FDI opportunities for foreign investors

Post Brexit FDI opportunities for foreign investors  Each year the British Monarch reads a statement prepared by Her Majesty’s Government…

2021 Takeover Code amendments

2021 Takeover Code amendments are being implemented with effect on Monday, 5 July 2021.   These changes are set out in…

UK FDI Rules

The UK National Security and Investment Act 2021 has introduced new FDI rules for foreign investors, with mandatory and/or voluntary…

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What details have to be disclosed in an announcement by a potential bidder confirming it is considering a takeover offer under the Takeover Code?

Q&A The Code requires that: (1) the bidder is named in the announcement; and (2) a 28 day PUSU deadline…

What is the difference between the disclosure requirements for an interest in premium listed shares and standard listed shares?

Q&A Disclosure of premium versus standard listed shares   If the company is a UK issuer (which is often the…

When is a target company required to announce it is in talks with which may lead to a takeover offer under the Takeover Code?

Q&A The short answer is an announcement must be made when if the target company has been approached by a…

Are there any FDI restrictions for investment into UK companies based on the nationality of the foreign investor?

Q&A Not explicitly. In theory UK buyers are caught in the same way as foreign buyers.  However, the UK Government…

Disclosing an interest in UK listed shares?

Q&A Normally, the requirement for disclosing an interest in UK listed shares arises when a person acquires a 3% interest…

Companies subject to the Takeover Code?

Q&A Establishing what companies are subject to the Takeover Code is not as straightforward as you may think. You might…

Chinese FDI into the UK?

Q&A There are no restrictions specifically targeting Chinese FDI into the UK companies.  The provisions of the new UK National…

Disclosure of derivative interests in UK listed shares?

Q&A Disclosure of derivative interests in UK listed shares is required subject to the interest reaching the relevant 1%, 3%…

When must a bidder announce it is considering an offer under the Takeover Code?

Q&A A bidder must announce it is considering an offer under the Takeover Code if: There is rumour or speculation…

Current UK FDI rules?

Q&A The current UK FDI rules are contained in UK Enterprise Act 2002 and regulations promulgated under this Act.   The…

What is a PUSU under the Takeover Code?

Q&A PUSU stands for ‘Put up or Shut up’ – it’s a rule in the Takeover Code which is triggered…

Sectors covered by the new UK FDI rules?

Q&A There are 17 sectors covered by the new UK FDI rules where mandatory notification will be required under the…