An investigation into data suggests that Chinese investment in Australia and across the world is much more varied and complex than the traditional narrative.

Decisions of the Ministry of Commerce provide a window into the operation of competition law principles in the context of Chinese mergers.

Clayton Utz's THE REAL DEAL 2012 Half Year Update reveals that M&A activity is down 30% from 2011 levels yet ASIC's takeovers experts are looking at ways the law can be improved.

Australian takeovers regulation needs a systemic and thoughtful review by reference to what can and should be done to improve Australia’s business and company regulation.

Ron Barusch provides a US response to Greg Golding's opinion piece as to whether David Jones Limited was required to make immediate disclosure of a questionable takeover bid as a “hair trigger.”

Vigorous enforcement of immediate continuous disclosure obligations encourages a disclose first / think later attitude by listed entities that inhibits rather than serves market integrity.

Professor Ian Ramsay sheds some light on the unusual circumstances surrounding David Jones, the takeover bid, and its mystery suitor.

The wave of mergers and alliances between leading Australian law firms and international partners is fundamentally changing the domestic legal landscape.

A major review of takeover trends here in Australia points to subtle shifts in private equity negotiating tactics that change the dynamics of the power play and enhances the position of the suitor.