b'Company and Commercial Transactions Carve-out M&ACarve-out M&A TransactionsA Practical GuideA Practical GuideConsulting Editor Robbie McLarenConsulting editor: With the rise of activist investors and the search for biggerRobbie McLaren,returns, the pressure on businesses to focus on key products, Latham & Watkins sectors or jurisdictions has grown. Consequently, many Publication date: transformational M&A transactions are being undertaken by September 2019 companies and subsequently there is increased attention from Format: Hardbackmanagementand antitrust regulatorsto ensure acquired and eBook assets have a strategic fit. This frequently results in non-core Length: 256 pages products or geographiesor in the case of mandated divestments Price: 130, $182, 155 by antitrust authorities, overlapping productsto be sold.ISBN: 9781787422407 Such sales are increasingly attractive to private equity purchaserswhich may add another layer of complexity and competitiveness to be navigated. Structuring and managing these carve-out transactions iscomplex and this book focuses not only on the key differencesin negotiating and drafting transaction documents, and the Click here for different legal risks to be managed, but also assesses the rolefurther details of in-house counsel and separation advisers. This practical guide, edited by Robbie McLaren at Latham & Watkins, features contributions by specialists on subjects linkedto the structuring and execution of carve-out transactions and provides an invaluable insight into the legal, regulatory and practical elements in play. Topics include documentary provisions, separation pitfalls, IP transfers, transitional services, employment risks, antitrust concerns and financing challenges.Highly practical and commercially focused.An essential read for any in-house lawyerabout to embark on a carve out.Matthew FrankelGeneral Counsel, Theramex14 www.globelawandbusiness.com nicola@globelawandbusiness.com T +44 (0) 20 3745 4769'