Mergers and Acquisitions: A Concise Guide to U.S. Law ()

Author: (American) Ostler
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: In the field of American legal education and legal practice, the "Nutshell Series" is a distinctive set of books. One of their most prominent features is their conciseness and clarity, making complex legal concepts easy to grasp. Many law students use these books as supplementary materials for their courses, helping them master the essentials of various major legal departments in the United States. Practicing lawyers also frequently rely on this series to quickly familiarize themselves with unfamiliar legal areas or review topics they have previously studied. It is believed that this series will also be well-received by domestic readers. Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student in law, a practicing lawyer, or someone else interested in law, you can gain a wealth of knowledge about American law from this series, which will be beneficial to your studies and work. Additionally, learning about American law through authentic English will also enhance your legal English proficiency, facilitating direct dialogue and communication with American peers. – Xu Chuanxi, Ph.D. (J.D.) from Harvard Law School, Ph.D. in Social and Cultural Anthropology from Yale University. Currently serves as Dean, Professor, and Doctoral Supervisor at the Sino-U.S. Law School of China University of Political Science and Law.
The features of this book are as follows:
1. Comprehensive Content. The book consists of four parts and forty chapters, where the author elaborates on American merger and acquisition law issues based on the internal logic of the decision-making process and operational procedures of M&A transactions. It covers four aspects: fundamental issues of M&A, laws and regulations affecting the form of M&A, statutory rights and obligations of directors or shareholders in M&A, and other legal provisions affecting M&A. Specific topics include basic types of M&A, M&A procedures and their essential legal documents, allocation and inheritance of contractual rights, financial issues in mergers and acquisitions, tax systems in mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations, the rights of target boards in mergers, antitrust legislation related to M&A, laws concerning foreign companies acquiring U.S. businesses, board resolutions to sell companies, and the legal obligations of controlling shareholders in M&A.
2. Concise and to the Point.
3. Highly Practical.
4. Easy to Understand.
5. Up-to-Date. This book can serve as a reference for experts and scholars conducting professional research on M&A, as well as for judges, lawyers, legal practitioners, corporate and business management personnel, law and economics students, and all individuals interested in M&A. At the same time, it opens a window for readers to understand American M&A legal practices and provides a bridge for friendly exchanges between M&A professionals in China and the United States. It is truly a rare and valuable book. We believe it will become an indispensable mentor and companion on your desk!