Breaking down the barriers
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Some industry observers forecast the European buyout market will grow, with an increasing number of deals in the newer German and French market and continuing opportunities in the UK. Sources of finance have also increased, with an a greater number of venture capitalists willing to invest in Europe. Nearly 50% of deals are in the UK but it is anticipated the European market will account for many more deals in the future. The rise in liquidity of the European market has had a major affect on the buyout market. Some countries have been slow to develop a private equity market which prevents buyouts.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1999
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Law firms prepare to fight for the spoils
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Legal practices are consolidating to reduce costs in an increasingly competitive acquisitions marketplace. Many of their larger customers, who require a wide range of legal skills for acquisition such as tax planning and international regulations, prefer to deal with one legal service rather than many. Legal advisers used in the public and private sector are given.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1997
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Slaughter and May still dominant force
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Slaughter and May was the top legal adviser on UK public takeovers during 1994, and has acted on 12 deals worth a combined total of 12.70 billion pounds sterling in the first half of 1995. The company defended Northern Electric against the hostile bid from Trafalgar House and has acted for Glaxo and Wellcome.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1995
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