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Takeover Panel Consultation and New Practice Statements

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The Takeover Panel has published a consultation paper on dual class share structures, IPOs and share buybacks. By: BCLP

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Spain launches unprecedented public consultation on banking sector deal

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Spanish Ministry of Economy Launches Public Consultation on BBVAs Public Takeover Bid for Banco Sabadell, after CNMC Approval with Commitments. This approval follows a prolonged Phase 2 merger investigation, initiated over a year ago, with the CNMC granting clearance subject to the satisfaction. By: White & Case LLP

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UK merger control to see faster reviews and clarified jurisdictional tests

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a consultation on proposed changes to its mergers guidance on jurisdiction and procedure (CMA2) and its mergers notice template. By: A&O Shearman

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UK Government Launches Consultation on Proposed Reforms to the NSIA Regime: 3 Key Takeaways

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Accompanying the publication of its fourth annual report on the operation of the National Security and Investment Act (“NSIA”) regime – and following its Call for Evidence in November 2023 – the UK government has launched its long-awaited consultation on proposed changes to the NSIA's mandatory notification sectors.

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UK national (in)security? More NSIA notifications, increased ministerial focus on growth and inward investment, and a consultation on what is in scope

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In what was a busy week for the centre of Government in the UK, the Cabinet Office launched a consultation on proposed changes to the scope of the sectors subject to mandatory notification under the National Security and Investment Act ("NSIA").

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UK Equity Capital Markets Insights — August 2025

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In this edition of UK Equity Capital Markets Insights, we cover the following developments: • Consultation by the UK Takeover Panel on IPO Disclosures and Dual Class Share Structures - • The Publication of the UK FCA’s Final Rules on the Public Offers and Admissions to Trading Regime - • The Publication of the UK Digitisation Taskforce’s Final Report (..)

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European Commission Consults on Draft Foreign Subsidies Regulation Guidelines

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On 18 July 2025, the European Commission (EC) published the draft guidelines on the implementation of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR Guidelines). By: Latham & Watkins LLP