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AI And EU Merger Control

Global investment in AI surged to approximately USD 252 billion in 2024, representing a thirteen-fold increase since 2014. As AI technologies become deeply embedded across key economic sectors such as finance...

Belgium Technology

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WilmerHale

The Berlusconi Case Round N°2: A Reversal By The CJEU

The Berlusconi litigation against the European Central Bank ("ECB"), related to the Mediolanum case, ended on 19 September 2024 with the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU") reversing the decision...

Luxembourg Commercial

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ELVINGER HOSS PRUSSEN, société anonyme

Tax Group Update: July 2025

As the first half of the year draws to a close, we present an overview of some of the work that has kept our Tax Group busy in 2025.

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Arthur Cox

Commission Consults On 28th Regime

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the proposed 28th regime, a voluntary legal framework that would allow companies to benefit from...

Ireland Commercial

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Arthur Cox

Technology M&A Comparative Guide

Cyprus Commercial

Pittas + Koullouros LLC

General Court Clarifies Conditions Under Which Mergers Below EU Thresholds May Be Referred To EU Commission Under Article 22 EUMR

Luxembourg Commercial

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Arendt & Medernach

Private Equity Comparative Guide

France Commercial

Lamartine Conseil

Rising Geopolitical Tensions Ignite European Defense M&A

Worldwide Commercial

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A&O Shearman

G. Kefalas - The New Tax Framework For Corporate Transformations Under Law 5162/2024

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Psarakis & Kefalas Law Firm

EU Taxonomy: Simplification Measures Adopted

Ireland Commercial

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Arthur Cox

Malta M&A Watch – Malta's Companies Act Proposed Amendments: How The New Regulations Could Impact Foreign Direct Investment & Mergers And Acquisitions

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

Private Equity Services - Transactions

Ireland Commercial

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Arthur Cox

Contribution To Publication With Jurimesh On Term Sheet Risks

Belgium Commercial

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Van Olmen & Wynant

Navigating German FDI Rules

Germany Government

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A&O Shearman

The Principle Of Legality And The State's Duty To Remedy Its Own Unlawful Acts: A Note On Appeal 171/20 Before The Supreme Constitutional Court Of Cyprus

Cyprus Litigation

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

Tech 10 – Episode 5: Money20/20: Reflections From Amsterdam (Video)

Netherlands Technology

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AlixPartners

CSRD: Irish Government Announces Support For Omnibus As Stop-the-clock Is Approved By The European Parliament

Ireland Commercial

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Matheson

'Good Jobs' Proposals: What Changes May Be Happening To Pay And Benefits In Northern Ireland?

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

European Commission Proposes Further Prohibitions Of Territorial Restrictions On Branded Products

European Union Anti-trust

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Jones Day

Letter Secretary Of State On Lucrative Interest Scheme

On 1 July 2025, the Secretary of State for Finance submitted a letter to Parliament addressing alternative proposals regarding the current lucrative interest scheme (the "Letter").

Netherlands Tax

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Buren

MGA Policy – Introduction Of The Capital Requirements Policy

On the 2nd of July 2025 the Malta Gaming Authority (the "MGA") published a Capital Requirements Policy (the "Policy") which, by way of its very nature, is effective immediately.

Malta Commercial

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CSB Group

European Commission – Approval Of Unicredit's Acquisition Of Banco BPM Subject To Commitments

European Commission ("Commission") has approved the acquisition of Banco BPM S.p.A. ("BPM") by UniCredit S.p.A. subject to commitments.

European Union Anti-trust

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Nazali

Life Sciences Outlook 2025 - Mergers And Acquisitions

This article provides an overview of M&A activity in the healthcare and life sciences sector during 2024 and the outlook for 2025.

Ireland Commercial

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Arthur Cox

Legal Flash - Earn-out Clauses: A Strategic Tool, But With Key Risks

Italy Commercial

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Withers LLP

An Introduction To Corporate/M&A

Belgium Commercial

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Loyens & Loeff

Launching EU Investment Hubs: US Fund Managers: Insourcing Luxembourg Fund Management And Holding Company Functions – New York Office Snippet

Worldwide Finance

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Loyens & Loeff

Automotive, mercato sempre più competitivo e disrupted secondo il Global Automotive Outlook 2025 di AlixPartners

Italy Transport

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AlixPartners

EFRAG Signals Major Revision Of ESRS: Significant Changes To Reporting Requirements

Luxembourg Commercial

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Arendt & Medernach

Change Brings Opportunities For Growth

Finland Technology

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Qualification de titres acquis lors d'une augmentation de capital suivie d'une cession

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Mayer Brown

ESMA Publishes Final Report On Technical Advice Concerning The Prospectus Regulation

Germany Commercial

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Mayer Brown

Healthcare M&A 2025

Worldwide Healthcare

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Winston & Strawn LLP

Merger Control In Cyprus

Cyprus Anti-trust

Stelios Americanos & Co LLC, Advocates – Legal Consultants

Qualification de titres acquis lors d'une augmentation de capital suivie d'une cession

La Cour administrative d'appel de Nancy confirme que la moins-value constatée lors de la cession de titres souscrits dans le cadre d'une recapitalisation...

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Mayer Brown

ESMA Publishes Final Report On Technical Advice Concerning The Prospectus Regulation

On October 8, 2024, the EU Council adopted the Listing Act – a regulation amending, among other things, the Prospectus Regulation (EU) 2017/1129.

Germany Commercial

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Mayer Brown

Healthcare M&A 2025

A slight slowdown in the French healthcare M&A market has been noted over the last year, following a period of strong private equity/private debt activity over the last few years.

Worldwide Healthcare

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Winston & Strawn LLP

Merger Control In Cyprus

This commentary provides a high-level overview of the merger control rules in Cyprus, as set out in the Control of Concentrations between Undertakings Law (L. 83(I)/2014) (the "Law").

Cyprus Anti-trust

Stelios Americanos & Co LLC, Advocates – Legal Consultants

4 Major Intellectual Property Issues In Mergers And Acquisitions

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Questel

Kinstellar's Regional Competition Law Update: Mid-Year Insights 2025

Operating as a single fully integrated firm, Kinstellar delivers consistently high quality services across all jurisdictions in an integrated and seamless style.

Czech Republic Anti-trust

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Kinstellar

European Merger Enforcement In Chemical, Steel And Other Basic Industries

Our review of the European Commission's current approach to merger enforcement in chemical, steel and other basic industries—and thoughts on how to plan transactions accordingly.

Germany Commercial

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A&O Shearman

Private M&A Comparative Guide

Private M&A Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Slovenia, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Slovenia Commercial

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Law Firm Zupancic

IP In Divestitures And Acquisitions

Acquisitions and divestitures – whether adding new capabilities or carving out parts of the business –are powerful tools for corporate growth and transformation, marking critical moments in a company's evolution.

Sweden Strategy

Konsert Strategy & IP

Lending & Secured Finance 2025

Portugal Finance

SRS Legal

New European Commission Consultation On Merger Rules: A Pivotal Moment?

France Commercial

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Mayer Brown

From Open Door To Watchful Gatekeeper: Greece Adopts A Foreign-investment Screening Mechanism

European Union Government

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A&O Shearman

Management And Supervisory Boards In The Netherlands In Brief

Netherlands Commercial

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Loyens & Loeff

Cyprus Notional Interest Deduction (NID): A Powerful Corporate Tax Incentive

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Cyprus Launches One-Stop Business Support Centre, For Large Investments

Cyprus Commercial

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

€532.8 Million VC Investment Marks Strong Start To 2025 For Irish Tech SMEs

Ireland Commercial

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William Fry

Questions & Answers About The Czech Republic

Czech Republic Commercial

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Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

Asset Management: Reporting Obligations And Prudential Supervision

Portugal Wealth Mgt

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PLMJ

Legal Flash: W&I Policies In M&A Transactions - Evolution, Benefits, And Legal Implications

Italy Commercial

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Withers LLP

The Best Of Both Worlds

Luxembourg Commercial

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Luther S.A.

The Process Of Investing In Start-ups Is Like A Marriage With A Divorce Waiting To Happen.

Portugal Commercial

SRS Legal

Real Estate Investment Slows Down, But There Is Room For Recovery (With Neuza Pereira De Campos)

Portugal Real Estate

SRS Legal

Ireland's Private Funds Landscape: A New Era Of Growth And Opportunity

Ireland Finance

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Walkers

Organizing For Business-driven IP Management

Sweden Strategy

Konsert Strategy & IP

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Latest Videos

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Explainer Video: The Impact Of Foreign Direct Investment Screening (Video)

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Loyens & Loeff

Distressed M&A Across Borders: France (Video)

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Cyprus Funding Schemes - Available Programs For Cyprus Companies (Video)

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Partnered Research: IPEM 5th Pan-European Private Equity Survey (Video)

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AlixPartners

Partial Liquidity Transactions (Video)

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Maples Group

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