July 2010 | The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel
The article outlines the legal issues at play in relation to the successful completion of a strategic merger or acquisition. Strategic acquisitions draw the interest and curiosity of antitrust enforcement agencies that could make or break a transaction. The author highlights the antitrust laws that can act as obstacles, as well as provides an overview of best practices when devising a strategic merger or acquisition.
Also see Kelley Drye’s reference guide, “Premerger Antitrust Requirements: The 2010 Hart-Scott-Rodino Premerger Notification Sourcebook,” which is designed to help executives and professionals stay abreast of developments that may impact their business or next deal.
A Practical Guide To Merger And Acquisition Antitrust Clearance (PDF, 51.38 K)
