Catherine Campbell

Jul 9, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Richard Butterwick |Catherine Campbell |Beatrice Lo

Enhanced SFO powers and promises of swifter action on economic crime underscore the importance of anti-fraud measures for corporates and M&A dealmakers. The UK government is cracking down on corporates turning a blind eye to fraud and other economic crime. Under new legislation set to take effect later this year, an organisation will be automatically liable for fraud committed by its employees and agents, as is already the case for bribery and the criminal facilitation of tax evasion.

Jun 26, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Elliot Brownlee |Catherine Campbell |Oliver Middleton

As collective redress actions rise, sponsor and corporate statements are under high scrutiny, with an industry developing to take advantage. Class actions, long a staple of the US legal landscape, are now gaining momentum in the UK. Private equity firms should take note: Heightened regulation and mandatory disclosures — particularly in take-private deals involving publicly listed companies — are fuelling this rise.

Feb 21, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Stephanie Adams |Richard Butterwick |Catherine Campbell

The UK government is considering steps to make the regime more business-friendly, while maintaining and refining essential national security protections. The National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA), the UK’s first standalone regime for screening investments on national security grounds, has been in force for two years.

Jan 31, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Catherine Campbell |Christopher Cox |John Kelley

Deals require more transactional, advisory, and regulatory experience in the increasingly complex continuation vehicle market. As the GP-led secondary market continues to evolve and reacts to new SEC rules and growing regulatory focus, deal teams are required to navigate an increasingly complex range of issues. Successful dealmaking in this environment requires cross-border and cross-practice legal expertise to find creative solutions to current liquidity challenges and address sponsor conflicts.

Jan 12, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Richard Butterwick |Catherine Campbell |Noah Lipshut

The UK market continues to prove a fertile hunting ground for shareholder activism, with US-based investors spearheading a significant proportion of public campaigns during 2023. These seasoned investors with a track record of success are increasingly turning their attention to UK plcs, and corporates should expect more of this activity in 2024. Heightened shareholder activist focus can introduce significant disruption to the day-to-day management and business operations of targeted UK companies.