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M&A Transaction
Lawson & Partners Advises on €4.2 Billion Cross-Border Fintech Acquisition
Our M&A team served as lead counsel to the acquirer in a landmark cross-border acquisition of a European digital payments platform, navigating complex regulatory approvals across seven jurisdictions and structuring innovative earnout mechanisms.
Regulatory Analysis
EU Foreign Direct Investment Screening: Implications for Inbound M&A
Analysis of the evolving EU FDI screening framework and its practical implications for cross-border transactions. Our regulatory team examines recent enforcement trends and provides strategic guidance for transaction planning.
Private Equity
Private Equity Mid-Market Outlook: Valuation Trends and Deal Structuring
Lawson & Partners' PE practice examines current valuation multiples, financing conditions, and deal structuring trends in the European mid-market. Insights on earnouts, warranty insurance, and management incentive arrangements.
Restructuring
Restructuring Alert: Navigating Covenant Defaults in Rising Rate Environment
As interest rate pressures impact leveraged balance sheets, our Restructuring team provides guidance on covenant amendment negotiations, liability management exercises, and strategic alternatives for stressed credits.
Capital Markets
Capital Markets Update: European IPO Window and Listing Considerations
Assessment of the European IPO market, including analysis of recent offerings, investor appetite, and key considerations for companies evaluating public market access. Comparison of Euronext, LSE, and dual-listing strategies.
ESG & Governance
ESG Due Diligence: Integrating Sustainability into Transaction Analysis
Lawson & Partners examines the growing importance of ESG factors in M&A due diligence, including climate risk assessment, supply chain compliance, and governance considerations that impact deal valuation and structuring.