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S&C Alerts
June 28, 2022
White House Announces a Number of Important Private Sector Initiatives in the EV Charging Space

June 28, 2022
Client Highlights
June 28, 2022
S&C Advises Leonardo DRS in Merger with RADA Electronic Industries

Client Highlights
June 24, 2022
S&C Advises Symbotic in Completed Merger with SoftBank SPAC

Articles
June 23, 2022
S&C Lawyers Author Law360 Article on How ESG Matters Are Influencing Due Diligence Trends

June 23, 2022
Client Highlights
June 21, 2022
S&C Advises Majorel on Potential Merger with Sitel

S&C Memos
June 17, 2022
Changes to U.K. Listing Regime: FCA Proposes Single Segment for Listing Equity Shares in Commercial Companies

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - June 17, 2022
Articles
June 15, 2022
Audra Cohen and Tia Barancik Co-author Article for Financier Worldwide

June 15, 2022
Client Highlights
June 14, 2022
S&C Advises BHP in $28 Billion Deal Transferring Oil and Gas Portfolio to Woodside

Press Mentions
June 10, 2022
IR Magazine Interviews Senior M&A Partner Frank Aquila on Activist Investors 

Publications
June 9, 2022
S&C Critical Insights – Recent De-SPAC Transactions in Europe

June 9, 2022
Newsletters
June 1, 2022
M&A and Corporate Governance Hot Topics and Trends – S&C’s Quarterly Newsletters

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - June 1, 2022
Client Highlights
May 31, 2022
S&C Advises China Mengniu Dairy in Reaching Agreement with Danone on Three Transactions and Privatization of Yashili

S&C Memos
May 31, 2022
UK Merger Control and FDI—New Jurisdictional Tests and Recent Developments: Upcoming Amendments to the UK Merger Control Thresholds and the Commencement of the UK FDI Regime

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - May 31, 2022
Publications
May 31, 2022
ESG Trends and Hot Topics

May 31, 2022
S&C Memos
27 May 2022
EU Commission Proposes to Simplify Merger Control Procedures: EU Commission Launches Public Consultation on Proposed Simplification Measures to EU Merger Control Procedures, Including Simplified Treatment of Non-Complex Cases

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - 27 May 2022
S&C Memos
24 May 2022
EU Merger Control—EUR 28 Million Gun-Jumping Fine Upheld: General Court Upholds EUR 28 Million Gun-Jumping Fine for Canon’s Two-Step “Warehousing” Acquisition of Toshiba Medical Systems

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - 24 May 2022
S&C Memos
May 20, 2022
Delaware Chancery Rules Tesla’s $2.6 Billion Acquisition of SolarCity “Entirely Fair”: Court Rules for Defense Despite Plaintiff-Friendly Entire-Fairness Standard, Finding That the Price Paid Was Fair Notwithstanding “Far From Perfect” Process.

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - May 20, 2022
Client Highlights
May 19, 2022
S&C Advises e& on Acquisition of 9.8% Stake in Vodafone

S&C Memos
May 17, 2022
Changes to U.K. Takeover Code: Amendments of Particular Significance for Bidders

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - May 17, 2022
Press Mentions
May 16, 2022
Frank Aquila Discusses Shifting M&A Landscape with The American Lawyer

External Speaking Engagements
May 16, 2022
Melissa Sawyer Presents on “Managing M&A Risk” at the Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance Forum

External Speaking Engagements
May 13, 2022
Melissa Sawyer Discusses M&A Landscape at the Milken Institute Global Conference 

Client Highlights
May 12, 2022
S&C Advises Biohaven in $11.6 Billion Acquisition by Pfizer

Publications
May 11, 2022
S&C Critical Insights – Episode 2: Implications of SEC's Proposed Climate-Related Disclosure Rules

May 11, 2022
Publications
May 9, 2022
S&C Critical Insights – Episode 1: Implications of SEC's Proposed Climate-Related Disclosure Rules

May 9, 2022
External Speaking Engagements
April 24, 2022
Matt Goodman Discusses His Career and Trends in M&A in The Deal’s Drinks With The Deal Podcast

S&C Memos
April 25, 2022
New York Department of Financial Services Issues Circular Letter Regarding Insurance Acquisitions and Disclaimers of Control: NYDFS Circular Letter Provides Guidance on Potential Control Issues in Transactions With New York Domiciled Insurers

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - April 25, 2022
Articles
April 21, 2022
Frank Aquila Authors Introduction to Chambers Global Practice Guide: Corporate M&A 2022

April 21, 2022
Client Highlights
August 18, 2021
S&C Advises Citizens Financial in Acquisition of Investors Bancorp

S&C Memos
March 31, 2022
SEC Proposes Sweeping Changes Regulating SPAC Formation and De-SPAC Transactions: Would Mandate Specific Disclosures, Expand Underwriter Liability to De-SPAC Transactions, Eliminate the PSLRA Safe Harbor for De-SPAC Projections and Seek to Clarify Treatment of SPACs Under the Investment Company Act of 1940

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - March 31, 2022
External Speaking Engagements
March 31, 2022
Rita O’Neill Discusses Findings of ABA’s Public Target Deal Points Survey in the Deal Lawyers Download Podcast

Client Highlights
March 29, 2022
S&C Advises AT&T in a $30 Billion Debt Offering for WarnerMedia Deal

Client Highlights
March 29, 2022
S&C Advises ConsenSys in $450 Million Series D Financing

Press Mentions
March 22, 2022
Melissa Sawyer and Rita-Anne O’Neill Discuss Dealmaking Environment at Tulane’s Corporate Law Institute

Client Highlights
March 21, 2022
S&C Advises Kering Eyewear in Acquisition of Eyewear Brand Maui Jim

Client Highlights
March 18, 2022
S&C Advises DigitalBridge in $3.2 Billion Sale of Wellness Infrastructure Business

Client Highlights
March 18, 2022
S&C Advises Perfect in Merger with Provident Acquisition Corp. SPAC

External Speaking Engagements
March 18, 2022
S&C's Renata Hesse and Matt Goodman Speak at TechGC Event

External Speaking Engagements
March 17-18, 2022
S&C M&A Partners Melissa Sawyer and Rita-Anne O’Neill Speak at Tulane Corporate Law Institute

S&C Memos
March 15, 2022
Shareholder Activism in the Regulated Utility Sector

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - March 15, 2022
Client Highlights
March 10, 2022
S&C Advises Cornerstone on $5.8 Billion Go-Private Acquisition by CD&R

S&C Memos
March 7, 2022
European Commission Proposes Mandatory Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence and Climate Change Plans

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - March 7, 2022
S&C Memos
March 7, 2022
Changes to U.K. Prospectus Regime: U.K. Government Proposes Most Significant Changes in a Generation

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - March 7, 2022
Press Mentions
March 4, 2022
Melissa Sawyer Authors Blog Post on 2022 Proxy Season for Retail Industry Leaders Association 

Press Mentions
February 22, 2022
Sarah Payne Talks to The Recorder About New Role as Managing Partner of Palo Alto Office

Press Mentions
February 18, 2022
Carsten Berrar Named “Legal All Star 2021” for German Capital Markets

Press Mentions
February 15, 2022
Frank Aquila Authors “ESG Developments and Considerations” Article for Practical Law

S&C Memos
February 14, 2022
SEC Proposes Rule Amendments Related to Beneficial Ownership Reporting: Sweeping Changes Are Proposed to Regulation 13D-G

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - February 14, 2022
S&C Memos
February 14, 2022
Potential Implications of SEC’s Proposed 13D-G Amendments

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - February 14, 2022
Client Highlights
February 11, 2022
UBS to Acquire Wealthfront for $1.4 Billion

Client Highlights
January 31, 2022
S&C’s Global M&A Financial Advisory Practice Continued Strong Performance in 2021

Press Mentions
January 28, 2022
Frank Aquila Talks to Law360 About Firm’s Path to Becoming a Leader in Public M&A

S&C Memos
January 26, 2022
Delaware Court of Chancery Issues Its First Fiduciary Duty Opinion on SPACs: “Misalignment of Interests” Between Sponsor and Stockholders a Source of Legal Risk for Directors of SPACs

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - January 26, 2022
Press Mentions
January 25, 2022
Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer Co-Author Article on M&A in 2021 and What to Expect in 2022

S&C Memos
January 24, 2022
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act: Revised Jurisdictional Thresholds

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - January 24, 2022
Press Mentions
January 20, 2022
Frank Aquila Talks to Barron’s About Merger Regulations

Press Mentions
January 19, 2022
The Deal Features New S&C Partner Lauren Boehmke

Press Mentions
January 19, 2022
Melissa Sawyer Speaks to New York Law Journal About Drafting Arbitration Agreements

S&C Memos
January 19, 2022
FTC and DOJ Announce Joint Review of Merger Guidelines: FTC and DOJ Launch a Joint Review of Guidelines for Both Horizontal and Vertical Mergers, Issuing a Request for Public Comment

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - January 19, 2022
Press Mentions
January 13, 2022
Andrew Gerlach Talks to Mergers & Acquisitions About 2022 Forecast for Cryptocurrency M&A Dealmaking

Press Mentions
January 12, 2022
The Deal Features Melissa Sawyer, S&C’s New Global Head of M&A

Publications
January 12, 2022
S&C Critical Insights – 2021 U.S. Shareholder Activism in Review and a Look Ahead

January 12, 2022
Publications
January 10, 2022
S&C Critical Insights – M&A Trends and Highlights: 2021 in Review and a Look Ahead

January 10, 2022
Press Mentions
December 31, 2021
Frank Aquila Talks to Financial Times About 2021’s Record-Breaking Year for Dealmaking

S&C Memos
December 20, 2021
Review and Analysis of 2021 U.S. Shareholder Activism and Activist Settlement Agreements

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - December 20, 2021
Client Highlights
December 20, 2021
S&C Advises Symbotic in $5.5 Billion Go-Public Merger with Softbank SPAC

Publications
December 20, 2021
2021 U.S. Shareholder Activism Review

December 20, 2021
Publications
October 19, 2021
Webinar: Financing and Investing in Hydrogen Projects

October 19, 2021
Books
December 15, 2021
Latin Lawyer: The Guide to Corporate Crisis Management, Fourth Edition

December 15, 2021
Publications
December 14, 2021
S&C Critical Insights – Safely Navigating a Liquidity Crisis as a Public Company Director

December 14, 2021
External Speaking Engagements
December 6, 2021
Sergio Galvis Speaks at IBA Conference on Deals in the Americas

Articles
December 13, 2021
Melissa Sawyer Authors Blog Post on 2021 Proxy Season for Retail Industry Leaders Association

December 13, 2021
S&C Memos
December 10, 2021
Changes to the UK Listing Rules: UK Financial Conduct Authority Publishes Final Changes to the UK Listing Rules for Companies Listed on the London Stock Exchange Following Its Primary Market Effectiveness Review

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - December 10, 2021
Publications
December 8, 2021
S&C Critical Insights – The Impact of Brexit on Choice of Law

December 8, 2021
S&C Memos
December 7, 2021
UK Competition Law: CMA Moves Against Big Tech With Decision to Unwind Facebook’s Acquisition of GIPHY

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - December 7, 2021
External Speaking Engagements
December 6, 2021
S&C Lawyers Contribute to Report on SPACs

Client Highlights
December 2, 2021
S&C Advises Bidder on Voluntary Takeover Offer for Aareal Bank

Publications
December 1, 2021
S&C Critical Insights – Proposed Tax Changes Under the Build Back Better Act and the Potential Impact on Tech and Silicon Valley

December 1, 2021
External Speaking Engagements
December 1, 2021
Rita O’Neill Speaks at WCD BoardNext Meeting on ESG Developments

Publications
November 19, 2021
ESG Trends and Hot Topics – Issue 2

November 19, 2021
S&C Memos
November 18, 2021
SEC Mandates Universal Proxy Cards in Contested Director Elections

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - November 18, 2021
Client Highlights
November 18, 2021
S&C Advises Booking Holdings in $1.2 Billion Acquisition of Getaroom

External Speaking Engagements
November 17, 2021
Melissa Sawyer Speaks at Retail Industry Leaders Association Proxy Season Webinar

Press Mentions
November 12, 2021
Scott Crofton Talks to FT Agenda About Vaccination Mandates and Director Liability

Press Mentions
November 11, 2021
Frank Aquila Speaks to Financial Times About GE Split

External Speaking Engagements
November 10, 2021
George Sampas Speaks at Aviation Week's M&A Conference

Articles
November 4, 2021
Frank Aquila Discusses Board Considerations on Special Committees in Practical Law Column

November 4, 2021
Client Highlights
November 1, 2021
S&C Advises FTX in Acquisition of Regulated Crypto Exchange LedgerX

External Speaking Engagements
October 29, 2021
Rita O’Neill Speaks at LACBA’s 53rd Annual Securities Regulation Seminar

Publications
October 28, 2021
S&C Critical Insights – Lessons From the 2021 Proxy Season: Governance Proposals

October 28, 2021
Press Mentions
October 27, 2021
Insider Features Frank Aquila and Melissa Sawyer’s Work on Billion-Dollar M&A Deals

Publications
October 25, 2021
S&C Critical Insights – Lessons From the 2021 Proxy Season: Social and Political Proposals

October 25, 2021
Client Highlights
October 22, 2021
S&C Advises Columbia Banking System in $8.2 Billion Combination with Umpqua

Client Highlights
October 18, 2021
S&C Advises Japan’s Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. and Sumitomo Corporation on the Up to $2.2 Billion Sale of Interest in Sierra Gorda Copper Mine

Client Highlights
October 18, 2021
S&C Advises Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group in $8 Billion Sale of U.S. Core Regional Banking Franchise to U.S. Bancorp

Press Mentions
October 15, 2021
Frank Aquila Speaks to Bloomberg on Third-Quarter Dealmaking Surge

Client Highlights
October 14, 2021
S&C Advises N&P Holdings on Sale of Interest in Inter Miami F.C.

External Speaking Engagements
October 14, 2021
Marc Treviño Joins PLI Conference on Executive Compensation

Client Highlights
October 11, 2021
S&C Advises Chubb in $5.75 Billion Acquisition of Cigna Selected Asia-Pacific Operations

External Speaking Engagements
October 7 - 8, 2021
Rita O’Neill and Scott Crofton Speak at UT Law CLE’s 17th Annual M&A Institute

Press Mentions
October 5, 2021
S&C Leads the Field in Global M&A: Reuters

S&C Memos
October 5, 2021
SEC Proposes Enhanced Proxy Voting Disclosure by Investment Funds and Required Disclosure of “Say-on-Pay” Votes for Institutional Investment Managers: Proposal Shows SEC’s Focus on ESG Matters; Would Also Complete the SEC’s Rulemaking Under Section 951 of the Dodd-Frank Act

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - October 5, 2021
S&C Memos
October 1, 2021
EU Competition Law and M&A: EU General Court Upholds European Commission’s Analysis of Gun-Jumping by Altice

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - October 1, 2021
Client Highlights
September 15, 2021
S&C Advises Canadian Pacific in Winning Bid for Kansas City Southern

S&C Events
September 14, 2021
Marc Treviño, Melissa Sawyer and June Hu Present Webinar on Lessons From the 2021 Proxy Season

Publications
September 10, 2021
Frank Aquila Serves as Editor of Shareholder Rights and Activism Review

September 10, 2021
S&C Memos
September 8, 2021
SEC Investor Advisory Subcommittees’ Recommendations Regarding SPACs: Investor Advisory Subcommittees Publish Draft Recommendations Addressing SPAC Disclosure Concerns; Recommend Further SEC Analysis

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - September 8, 2021
External Speaking Engagements
September 8, 2021
Rita-Anne O’Neill Speaks at M&A Webinar

Client Highlights
September 8, 2021
S&C Advising Brown Brothers Harriman in $3.5 Billion Sale of Investor Services Business to State Street

Press Mentions
September 7, 2021
Frank Aquila Talks to Financial Times About Summer Dealmaking Surge

Client Highlights
September 2, 2021
S&C Advising Baxter in $12.4 Billion Acquisition of Hillrom

S&C Memos
August 27, 2021
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act: FTC Revises Treatment of Debt Payoff in HSR Analyses

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - August 27, 2021
S&C Memos
August 23, 2021
2021 Proxy Season Review: Part 2 (Say-on-Pay Votes and Equity Compensation)

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - August 23, 2021
Publications
August 18, 2021
Corporate Governance Quarterly Update

August 18, 2021
Client Highlights
August 16, 2021
S&C Advises on Acquisition of Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Egypt

Client Highlights
August 11, 2021
S&C Advises Adecco on Acquisition of Akka Technologies

S&C Memos
August 11, 2021
Senator Wyden Introduces Carried Interest Bill: Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden Proposes a Bill that Would Subject Holders of Carried Interest to Ordinary Income Treatment on an Annual Basis Based on the “Foregone Interest” on a Deemed Loan

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - August 11, 2021
Client Highlights
August 10, 2021
S&C Advises Canadian Pacific in Revised Bid for Kansas City Southern

Publications
August 5, 2021
A Look at the Current U.S. Antitrust Landscape 

Webinar: Analyzing President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition

August 5, 2021
S&C Memos
July 30, 2021
SPACs in the UK – De-SPAC Transactions to be Permitted in UK Without Suspension: UK Financial Conduct Authority to Amend the UK Listing Regime to Enhance the Attractiveness of London as a Potential Listing Venue for SPACs

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - July 30, 2021
Publications
July 29, 2021
ESG Trends and Hot Topics

July 29, 2021
S&C Memos
July 27, 2021
2021 Proxy Season Review: Part 1—Rule 14a-8 Shareholder Proposals

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - July 27, 2021
Publications
July 26, 2021
Webinar: European M&A–Lessons from a Time of Turmoil

July 26, 2021
Client Highlights
July 23, 2021
S&C’s Global M&A Financial Advisory Practice Continues Strong Performance in Q2 of 2021

Client Highlights
July 23, 2021
S&C Advises J.C. Flowers in Acquisition of Stake in Crypto and FX Exchange LMAX

Publications
July 22, 2021
2021 Proxy Season Review

July 22, 2021
Client Highlights
July 21, 2021
S&C Advises Lakestar SPAC in Business Combination with HomeToGo

Press Mentions
July 14, 2021
Frank Aquila Interviewed on Impact of Increasing M&A Regulation

Client Highlights
July 14, 2021
S&C Advises EssilorLuxottica on €5.5 Billion Majority Investment in GrandVision

S&C Memos
July 12, 2021
President Biden Issues Wide-Ranging Competition Executive Order With Significant Implications for M&A Activity: The order directs a host of federal agencies to take a more interventionist role in regulating competition and preventing “unfair” business practices. Major agency rulemakings and policy changes are anticipated, that will lead to increased scrutiny of M&A activity and business practices in many industries, including banking, technology, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare.

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - July 12, 2021
Press Mentions
July 9, 2021
Frank Aquila Speaks to Bloomberg Law on M&A Surge

Publications
July 9, 2021
S&C Critical Insights  – Updates From the Antitrust Agencies and Implications for Enforcement

July 9, 2021
Client Highlights
July 20, 2016
S&C Advises Royal Philips in its Acquisition of WellCentive, Inc.

Articles
May 31, 2016
Melissa Sawyer, Charles Dowling and Alidad Damooei Co-author Article on M&A Implications of Corporate Governance and Succession Issues in Family-Controlled Businesses in The M&A Lawyer

May 31, 2016
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