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Public company takeovers toolkit

The Public company takeovers toolkit acts a guide to public company takeovers. It provides an overview of each phase of a takeover and the tasks that lawyers are required to complete as part of each phase. The toolkit includes links to Checklists, Precedents (with Drafting Notes), Forms, Practice Notes and an explanation of the key drafting and negotiating points to consider on takeover.

See Practice Note: Public company takeovers toolkit (which is part of the Public company takeovers toolkit) for a guide to using the toolkit and an overview of the issues it covers.

Public company takeovers quiz

We have prepared a public company takeovers quiz, which tests users’ knowledge on various aspects of the UK takeover regime. The quiz is in multiple choice format and at the end of each question the correct answer is displayed together with feedback and links to relevant materials. The quiz is intended for use by private practice lawyers, in-house counsel, corporate finance professionals and other parties engaged on takeover transactions. For further details, see Practice Note: Public company takeovers quiz.

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