Kirkland & Ellis advised Thoma Bravo and TRADER Corporation, operator of Canada's leading online automotive marketplaces, on the sale of TRADER Corporation to AutoScout24, the leading pan-European online automotive marketplace. In conjunction with this acquisition, funds affiliated with existing majority shareholder Hellman & Friedman will make a meaningful incremental equity investment in AutoScout24. The transaction […]
Merger control regulations are crucial for businesses considering mergers or acquisitions. These regulations aim to ensure fair competition and prevent monopolies that could harm consumers and the market. Whether you're a startup eyeing growth through acquisition or an established firm expanding into new markets, understanding these regulations is essential.
Ropes & Gray represented Vapotherm, Inc. in a definitive merger agreement with a newly-formed entity organized and funded by an affiliate of Perceptive Advisors, LLC, a leading health care investment firm, and its Perceptive Discovery Fund. In conjunction with the execution of the final merger agreement, investment affiliates under the management of SLR Capital Partners, the firm's […]
How have recent advancements in technology changed the intellectual property landscape for clients nationwide and around the world? The IP landscape is constantly changing as technology advancements continue to shape the products and services consumers and businesses use and enjoy. Two decades ago, Napster and pirated MP3s disrupted and upended the music distribution model and, […]
After several dynamic years, marked by waves of transactions, the year 2023 is less impressive for LBOs. The geopolitical context (war in Ukraine) and the macroeconomic environment have had an impact on transactions. The financing market has slowed sharply due to high interest rates, which increased the cost of debt. Where it used to cost between 4 and 5%, it now costs between 8 and 10%. It is essentially the large-scale transactions that have disappeared from the landscape. For SMEs and ETIs, on the other hand, the picture is less bleak.
"EMLaw's involvement in this transformative endeavor underscores the firm's commitment to facilitating innovation and fostering growth within the Mexican business arena. EMLaw serves not just as legal advisors but as strategic partners to its clients' journeys to success..."
Libra Legal Partners: Leading Reggina’s Resurgence in Italian Football Libra Legal Partners played a crucial role as legal advisors to a consortium of Italian entrepreneurs in the acquisition of Reggio Calabria’s football team. This significant transaction marked the beginning of a new era for the team, with Libra Legal Partners at the forefront. Under La […]
MinterEllison advised CIMIC Group subsidiary Pacific Partnerships on its acquisition of the development rights for the 300MWdc Hopeland Solar Farm in Queensland, Australia. The rights were purchased from Renewable Energy Partners, a developer of renewable projects based in Brisbane. It is expected that Hopeland Solar Farm will play a key role in Queensland’s energy transformation. […]
Ferox Legal advised the shareholders of WeButex Kunststoffbearbeitung GmbH on its sale of a majority share in its business to LERG S.A. GÖRG advised LERG on the acquisition. WeButex, a German company founded in 2008, is a leading manufacturer of thermoset laminates with more than 120 employees. Since its establishment in Roding as a start-up, […]
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