Mergers & Acquisitions

With AVL Digital Group Deals, Offit Kurman M&A Attorneys Complete Large Client Transactions

After a record-breaking year in 2018 for business transactions closed for clients, the attorneys of Offit Kurman’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group are pleased to announce the completion of another $100 million-plus deal that finalized in March 2019. Joseph M. Armstrong, Herbert R. Fineberg and Michael Petrizzo represented the AVL Digital Group in two successful transactions valued at over $240 million. Mr. Fineburg […]

Stephen SillerPartner, Offit│Kurman

Jayne Juvan Quoted in Bank Director on Cognitive Diversity

On April 19, Bank Director quoted Jayne Juvan in its article exploring cognitive diversity – or diversity of thought – which is particularly important to bank boards of directors that tend to be composed of older white males. “We’re only going to get the right outcomes if we have the right people around the table,” Jayne noted. She also […]

Jayne E. JuvanPartner, Tucker Ellis LLP

Beyond Finances: If You Don’t Consider a Business’ Practices, You’re Missing Half the Story

It seems like a win-win: Anya is buying Barry’s masonry business and both parties are happy with the transaction. The negotiations went smoothly. The sale price feels fair. Anya is getting a successful company with a clean bill of health. Nothing out of the ordinary appeared during diligence into Barry’s accounts, vendor contracts, equipment, and […]

Stephen SillerPartner, Offit│Kurman

Four Indicators the Current M&A Window May Be Closing

After a meteoric year of dealmaking, the Mid-Atlantic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market may be starting to slow down. Transactional opportunities still abound, but not as many are coming to fruition. Deals are taking longer to consummate and parties seem increasingly hesitant to commit. It’s hardly a surprising turn of events. The M&A market, like […]

Stephen SillerPartner, Offit│Kurman

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (“COMISSÃO DE VALORES MOBILÍÁRIOS – CVM”) – RESOLUTION N ° 809 APPROVES PROCEDURE REGARDING THE REGISTRATION OF PUBLIC OFFERINGS AND OF SECURITIES ISSUERS

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (“COMISSÃO DE VALORES MOBILÍÁRIOS – CVM”) – RESOLUTION N ° 809 APPROVES PROCEDURE REGARDING THE REGISTRATION OF PUBLIC OFFERINGS AND OF SECURITIES ISSUERS On February 19th , 2011, the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (“CVM”) issued “CVM Deliberation 809”, which provides for a waiver of public offerings of securities prior to […]

Urs Breitsprecher of AQUAN Rechtsanwälte takes part in Negotiating Effective Contracts & Dealing with Disputes

QUESTION ONE – Which techniques are typically used by international counterparties in your experience to overcome challenges in the negotiation process? It is important to be well informed before the first meeting, especially regarding cultural differences. A lack of information here will be a deal-breaker and will guarantee misunderstandings. You should also be prepared and […]

Urs BreitsprecherPartner, Reef - Rechtsanwälte

Tucker Ellis Expands Business Law Capabilities With Synergy Law Group

Tucker Ellis LLP is pleased to announce that it has expanded its business and transactions law practice by combining the Synergy Law Group, LLC into the nationwide firm. The combination will enhance the firm’s existing business practice – adding five attorneys, one paralegal, and two staff members – and provide a strong platform for continued expansion in Chicago. […]

Brian O'NeillPartner, Tucker Ellis LLP

BRAZILIAN SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (COMISSÃO DE VALORES MOBILIÁRIOS – “CVM”) ORIENTED ON THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ARISING FROM THE ACCOUNTING PLAN OF INVESTMENT FUNDS

BRAZILIAN SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (COMISSÃO DE VALORES MOBILIÁRIOS – “CVM”) ORIENTED ON THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ARISING FROM THE ACCOUNTING PLAN OF INVESTMENT FUNDS In 2019, the Superintendence of Institutional Investors Relations (“Superintendência de Relações com Investidores Institucionais” – “SIN”), together with the Superintendence of Accounting Standards and Audit (“Superintendência de Normas Contábeis e […]

Smoothing the Path: M&A transactions in Australia

M&A legal work in Australia covers a vast range of business transactions of all shapes and sizes. During 2018 there was a substantial increase in inbound, domestic and outbound Australian M&A activity, increasing by almost 80 per cent to USD155.9billion by early December according to published data. Materials, energy and power and healthcare are the […]

Geoffrey ShiffFounding Partner, Shiff & Company