News & Insights (Capital Markets)

Technology Barometer - Q2 2012

We are encouraged that this quarter’s edition is a good news story. After a rather dismal end to 2011, the start of 2012 has seen ...

Technology Barometer - Q1 2012

In the latest report we look at the sector's performance during 2011 and ask the CEOs of more than 100 technology companies how ...

Insolvency procedures in the UK

Taylor Wessing has produced a booklet that provides a brief summary of insolvency procedures in the UK. This booklet is intended ...

The return of the early morning call

The unintended consequences from changes to the Takeover Code Without fanfare and with a sense of resignation changes to the ...

Technology Barometer - Q4 2011

The Taylor Wessing Technology Barometer is a new quarterly report providing a brief overview of the trading environment, board ...

Earn Outs

Simon Walker has contributed to a podcast produced in conjunction with Practical Law Company and Jurisproductions.  The ...

Taylor Wessing advises Infrastructure India plc on wind farm investment

Takeover code amendments effective from 19 September 2011

Following the controversy and political interest prompted by the Kraft Foods Inc. takeover of Cadbury plc, the long awaited ...

Is the "Tech" Sector Hot? - 10 ways to find out

Recent coverage of the public market listings for online companies such as LinkedIn and Groupon have reignited a familiar flame – ...

The Bribery Act 2010 and US corporations

Many US corporations are now aware of the offences created by the UK Bribery Act 2010 and that the Act has international reach. ...

Taylor Wessing advises investment group A&NN on £53 million acquisition of Waterstone’s Group

International law firm Taylor Wessing has advised A&NN Group, an investment subsidiary of the family trust associated with ...

FSA enforcement of white-collar crime

Shane Gleghorn and Paul Glass have contributed an article to Financier Worldwide's Fraud and White-collar Crime Global Reference ...

Will 2011 be the year of the IPO?

Taylor Wessing and Arbuthnot Securities forum explores complex flotation process, market dynamics and challengesLondon – IPOs ...

The best man for the job, isn't

Lord Davies publishes the 'Women on Boards' review. The government has recommended that FTSE 100 companies should aim to have a ...

Taking and enforcing security in Europe

For an overview and comparison of the key considerations for taking and enforcing security in eight European ...

Offshore Security Enforcement

For an overview of the key issues enforcing English law debenture and local law share security in the main Offshore ...

Howard Palmer and Susanna Stanfield on the latest developments in the UK venture capital market in PLC's Private Equity Handbook

The recently published PLC Private Equity Handbook includes a chapter on developments and analysis of the UK's venture capital ...

Howard Palmer and Susanna Stanfield on the latest developments in the UK venture capital market in PLC's Private Equity Handbook

The recently published PLC Private Equity Handbook includes a chapter on developments and analysis of the UK's venture capital ...

Taylor Wessing advises global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group on establishment of new investment structure in the Dubai International Financial Centre

International law firm Taylor Wessing has advised The Carlyle Group on establishment of Carlyle MENA Investment Advisors Limited ...

Finance Update - December 2010

Welcome to the December issue of Finance Update. This month we look at: Pensions: What is the effect of Financial Support ...

Restructuring & Corporate Recovery Update - December 2010

Welcome to the December issue of Restructuring & Corporate Recovery Update. In this issue we look at: Pensions: What ...

Taylor Wessing expands equity capital markets practice with the hire of Tandeep Minhas

International law firm Taylor Wessing has hired partner Tandeep Minhas to join the Financial Institutions and Markets group. ...

Public and Regulatory Law Update - December 2010

Cabinet Office consultation on time limits under the procurement regulations The Cabinet Office (CO) has recently published a ...

Restructuring & Corporate Recovery Update - November 2010

Welcome to the November issue of Restructuring & Corporate Recovery Update. In this issue we look at: Administration: ...

Finance Update - November 2010

Welcome to the November issue of Finance Update. This month we look at: Intercreditor Arrangements: make sure they provide the ...

Initial Public Offers - a Taylor Wessing Guide

Taylor Wessing has published an updated guide which sets out in general terms issues arising in connection with an initial public ...

Taylor Wessing strengthens its Middle East practice with new partner promotion

Taylor Wessing Middle East today announced the promotion of Hasan Rizvi to partner based in its Dubai office.  This ...

Restructuring & Corporate Recovery Update - October 2010

Welcome to the October issue of Restructuring & Corporate Recovery Update. In this issue we look at: Administration ...

MPF award for Taylor Wessing's commitment to sustainability

Taylor Wessing is celebrating after winning the Sustainability Reporting category at the prestigious MPF European Practice ...

Finance Update - October 2010

Welcome to the October issue of Finance Update. This month we look at: Guarantees – check your drafting Subrogation can save ...

Taylor Wessing Middle East Strengthens Corporate Commercial Team with Senior Associate

  Taylor Wessing Middle East has taken on board senior associate Ben Constance to further strengthen its corporate ...

Finance Update - September 2010

Welcome to the September issue of Finance Update. This month we look at: S123(2) - The Balance Sheet test - A bit of a ...

Restructuring & Corporate Recovery Update - September 2010

Welcome to the September issue of Restructuring & Corporate Recovery Update. In this issue we look at: S123(2) - The ...

Securities Law in Germany

About the International Securities Law Handbook: Since its first edition, the International Securities Law Handbook has ...

Restructuring & Corporate Recovery Update - August 2010

Welcome to the August issue of Restructuring & Corporate Recovery Update. In this issue we look at: CVAs: Their effect on ...

Taylor Wessing sponsors the 2010 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 programme

Taylor Wessing advises Intelligent Environments Group on its £30m reverse takeover of Documetric to form Parseq plc.

Taylor Wessing has advised AIM quoted online financial services software provider Intelligent Environments Group plc on its £30m ...

Restructuring & Corporate Recovery Update - July 2010

Welcome to the July issue of Restructuring & Corporate Recovery Update. In this issue we look at: Schemes of Arrangement: ...

Finance Update - July 2010

Welcome to the July issue of Finance Update. This month we look at: Can an offer letter sent out as part of a package be a stand ...

Restructuring & Corporate Recovery Update - June 2010

Welcome to the June issue of Restructuring & Corporate Recovery update. In this issue we look at: Injunctions sought ...

Finance Update - June 2010

Welcome to the June issue of Finance Update. This month we look at: Injunctions sought by Administrators: who should provide the ...

Regulating the rating agencies

The EU is planning its own credit ratings watchdog to provide an alternative to the likes of Moody's and Fitch. Marke Raines ...

Restructuring & Corporate Recovery Update - May 2010

Welcome to the May issue of Restructuring & Corporate Recovery update. In this issue we look at: What happens if you fail ...

The new UK retail bond market

The first 100 days The London Stock exchange launched its new UK retail bond market on 1st February this year, offering a ...

Finance Update - April 2010

Welcome to the April issue of Finance Update.

Mid-cap Corporate Finance - The new UK retail bond market

On 1 February 2010 the London Stock Exchange launched a new UK retail bond market with its Electronic Order Book for Retail ...

FSA's election manifesto

A new philosophy and 'intensive supervision' for year ahead With its own future seemingly in the hands of the electorate, the ...

Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery Update - March 2010

Welcome to the March 2010 issue of the Reconstruction and Corporate Recovery update.

FSA publishes final rules relating to premium and standard listing regime

On 26 February 2010, the FSA published the final amendments in connection with its review of the listing rules ("LR") ...

Finance Update - March 2010

Welcome to the March 2010 issue of Finance Update.

Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery Update - February 2010

Welcome to the February 2010 issue of Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery Update. In the February 2010 issue of ...

Finance Update - February 2010

Welcome to the February 2010 issue of Finance Update. This month, we look at: Real Estate FinanceThe CRC Energy Efficiency ...

Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery Update - January 2010

In the January 2010 issue of Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery Update we discuss:

Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery Update - December 2009

Issues discussed include: What can be claimed under S423 Insolvency Act 1986 (Transactions defrauding creditors)?Administration ...

Hotel Finance: Managing Developments in Distress

This article was written for and first appeared in the Journal of International Banking & Financial Law, 2009 Volume 24, ...

Finance Update - November 2009

Welcome to the November 2009 issue of the Finance Update.

Finance Update - October 2009

Welcome to the October 2009 issue of Finance Update

Corporate Update - October 2009: Premium and Standard Listings

6 October saw the first step in move to premium and standard listings.

Finance Update - September 2009

Welcome to the September 2009 issue of Finance Update

Equity Capital Markets Update - September 2009

Finance Update - June 2009

Welcome to the June 2009 issue of Finance Update

Clarification of the FSA disclosure requirements under the UK Listing Authority Rules

Until recently, it has been unclear whether persons discharging managerial responsibilities ("PDMRs" - eg, directors of ...

Finance Update - December 2008

Finance Update - November 2008

Employee share schemes and the Prospectus Directive

The Prospectus Directive came into force across the EEA on 1 July 2005, implementing significant changes to the way securities ...