European M&A–Lessons from a Time of Turmoil

Our experienced panel of European practitioners in Paris, London and Frankfurt discusses how the pandemic affected leading cross-border transactions that were signed and announced before the pandemic, including the impact on key contractual considerations such as:

• material adverse change provisions
• interim operating covenants

These practitioners share their insights on key takeaways and issues to navigate in future deals.

More Than 100 Years of Experience with Cross-Border Transactions in Europe

Sullivan & Cromwell has worked on many of the largest, most complex and highest-profile deals in Europe. Our integrated teams of European and U.S. lawyers make us a premier choice of counsel for cross-border transactions in Europe and transactions with multijurisdictional elements.  The team advises on English, French, German, European Union and U.S. law, as well as European competition matters.

M&A and Europe-Related Publications

• Memo: President Biden Issues Wide-Ranging Competition Executive Order With Significant Implications for M&A Activity

• Podcast: S&C Critical Insights–Key Considerations for M&A in Post-Brexit UK

• Memo: Changes to UK Takeover Code

• Memo: EU Merger Control: European Commission Extends Jurisdiction

• Memo: German Antitrust Law Changes