Regulatory Focus on Consolidation May Present Opportunities for Private Equity Buyers
Private equity firms may have an edge in bidding against strategics as antitrust regulators delay and block deals they fear will reduce competition. But the roll-up strategies frequently employed by private equity firms could be subject to rigorous reviews.
Not Just for Tax Geeks: Why Companies Should Revisit Transfer Pricing Policies (Video)
As tax authorities more closely scrutinize multinationals’ revenue and cost allocations and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s proposed standards for income allocation gain momentum, it is increasingly important that transfer pricing policies align with the nature of a company’s operations. Partners Nate Carden and David Farhat discuss double taxation and other problems that can often be headed off with the proactive use of the “competent authority” mutual agreement process and advance pricing agreements authorized by standard tax treaties.
Peter Atkins on the Evolution of M&A, in an Interview With Allison Schneirov (Audio)
During Peter Atkins’ 54 years at Skadden, he emerged as a leader in the development of M&A as a legal specialty and was a major contributor to Skadden’s expansion into the global institution it is today. On the occasion of his transition from partner to of counsel at the end of 2021, Mr. Atkins spoke with New York M&A/corporate leader Allison Schneirov about the forces driving M&A...
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa warns pet owners about scammers posing as representatives and demanding money to reclaim lost pets DES MOINES, Iowa — The Animal Rescue League of Iowa has issued a ...