Schemes, Takeovers and Himalayan Peaks - Second edition

 


Schemes, Takeovers and Himalayan Peaks is the definitive text on the use of schemes of arrangement to effect change of control transactions in Australia.

The book is authored by Freehills’ M&A team members Tony Damian and Andrew Rich.

This long-awaited second edition contains a new, comprehensive review of the law and practice, as well as a discussion of the policy debate. It includes useful chapters on the following topics:

  • The regulatory landscape: acquiring widely held Australian companies
  • The scheme procedure
  • The scheme approval process
  • The principal scheme documents
  • Classes, interests and equality of opportunity in schemes
  • Deal protection devices
  • The role of schemes of arrangement
  • Other transactions by way of scheme
  • The early history and Parliament’s approach
  • Interpretation and application of section 411(17)
  • The overseas experience in various following jurisdictions
  • Passing up Everest: in defence of schemes of arrangement
  • Schemes: the future

The second edition of Schemes, Takeovers and Himalayan Peaks is a useful work for lawyers, investment bankers and others involved in change of control transactions, as well as for students.

To order a copy of Schemes, Takeovers and Himalayan Peaks, second edition, please complete this form and return via fax to (02) 9351 0200 or email law.parsons@usyd.edu.au.

 

 
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