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Colombia attracts significant foreign private equity and cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) due to its flexible corporate structures. However, executing a deal here requires navigating unique labor liabilities, distinct regulatory...
Structuring Private Equity Exits in Ireland: A Guide
Sep 28, 2026Tax-free share exits: Section 626B of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 allows qualifying corporate sellers to completely eliminate the 33% Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on share disposals. FDI screening timeline...
Investing in Turkey as a foreign private equity sponsor means navigating a corporate law framework that prioritizes statutory rules over private contractual freedom. Standard international deal conventions (such as drag-along...
FDI vs FVCI Route for Private Equity Deals in India
Sep 28, 2026Regulatory Shift: Under rules in effect in 2026, Designated Depository Participants (DDPs) process Foreign Venture Capital Investor (FVCI) registrations on behalf of SEBI. This streamlines the onboarding process. Valuation Freedom:...
Trade Sales vs. Secondary Buyouts for PE Exits in Italy Exiting an Italian portfolio company requires navigating a distinct environment of strict regulatory frameworks, complex labor relations, and unique tax...
Hong Kong PE Due Diligence Checklist for Foreign Investors Acquiring a company via a Hong Kong holding structure requires a sharp look at both the local operating business and its...
Structure Selection: Share purchases are the standard choice for cross-border transactions due to tax efficiency and operational continuity. Asset purchases are reserved for isolating legacy risks and liabilities. Tax Efficiency:...
Australia Foreign Investment Reforms: Compliance for Offshore Funds Australia's foreign investment regime has undergone a significant shift, making compliance a top priority for offshore private equity and venture capital funds....
Mandatory notifications apply when acquiring over 25% of shares or voting rights in sensitive UK tech sectors under the National Security and Investment Act (NSIA). Closing a deal without required...
Greek Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) provide entity-level tax neutrality and EU passporting rights, but demand 3 to 9 months for Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) licensing. Direct cross-border acquisitions via...
FIRB approval is mandatory for cross-border deals exceeding monetary thresholds or involving sensitive sectors. A $0 threshold applies to foreign government investors and national security assets. Early ATO engagement on...
Strict Screening Thresholds: Foreign private equity funds acquiring 1% or more of voting rights in a listed Japanese company operating in a designated core sector must submit a prior notification...
Foreign private equity investments in South Africa run on two parallel regulatory tracks: corporate governance under the Companies Act 71 of 2008 and merger control under the Competition Act 89...
Statutory appraisal under 8 Del. C. § 262 values target company shares on a standalone basis without deal synergies, while plenary fiduciary breach claims allow broader equitable remedies, including rescissory...
Inbound acquisitions of Canadian businesses trigger two distinct federal regimes: the Investment Canada Act (ICA), which screens for economic net benefit and national security, and the Competition Act, which reviews...
Cross-Border Private Equity in Japan: Investor Legal Guide Cross-border private equity (PE) activity in Japan continues to accelerate. Corporate restructuring, founder succession, and Tokyo Stock Exchange governance pressures have unlocked...
Non-resident private equity sponsors can achieve tax-free exits on non-land-rich Australian operating companies under Division 855 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, provided the target derives less than 50%...
Cross-Border Private Equity Exits via Hong Kong OFCs
Sep 28, 2026Cross-Border Private Equity Exits via Hong Kong OFC Structures Returning capital to global investors from an Asian private equity vehicle often gets bogged down in court calendars or multi-jurisdictional tax...
Foreign funds can own up to 100% of Malaysian targets in manufacturing, enterprise software, and unregulated services, but hard equity caps remain in financial services, telecommunications, transport, and oilfield services....
Competition clearance requires a distinct public interest assessment under Section 12A of the Competition Act, separate from a target's existing B-BBEE scorecard. A Level 1 B-BBEE rating does not shield...