Navigating M&A Deals in the Asia-Pacific: Leading Lawyers on Examining the Trends and Strategies Impacting Mergers and Acquisitions in the Asia-Pacific (Inside the Minds)

Navigating M&A Deals in the Asia-Pacific provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for facilitating mergers and acquisitions throughout countries in the Asia-Pacific. Featuring partners representing law firms across the region, including China, Japan, Vietnam, and Australia, this book guides the reader through recent M&A transactions and what lawyers and clients can learn from them. From setting goals and performing due diligence to drafting agreements and obtaining regulatory approval, these authors identify strategies for handling deals during a time of changing global economies. Additionally, these leaders reveal proven advice for working on high-profile cases, navigating cultural issues, and handling multinational work. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this ever-changing field.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.

Chapters Include:

1. Greg Golding, Partner, Mallesons Stephen Jaques - "Analyzing the Strength of the Current M&A Market in Australia"
2. Jack J.T. Huang, Partner-in-Charge, and John C. Lin, Partner, Jones Day - "Insight into Today's Taiwan M&A Arena"
3. Rodd Levy, Partner, Freehills - "The Regulatory Environment and Current Issues in Australian M&As"
4. Dao Nguyen, Managing Partner, and Kevin Hawkins, Partner, Mayer Brown JSM - "Taking Advantage of Vietnamese M&A Trends"
5. Neil Pathak, Partner, David Clee, Partner, and Alex Brown, Senior Lawyer, Gilbert + Tobin - "Emerging Trends and Key Issues in the Australian M&A Landscape"
6. Nobuhisa Ishizuka, Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP - "M&A Transactions Involving Japanese Acquirers: Insights and Challenges"
7. James Philips, Partner and Head, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sydney, Minter Ellison - "M&A Deals in Australia: Knowing the Rules and Playing the Numbers Game"
8. Jonathan Z. Zhou, Partner, Fangda Partners - "China M&A: A Changing Face"
9. L. Mark Weeks, Managing Partner, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP - "Managing Outbound M&A Transactions for Japanese Companies"
10. Dr. Lefan Gong, Partner, Zhong Lun Law Firm - "Navigating in a Changing Landscape: Client Strategies for Managing Successful M&A Transactions in China"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: Disclosure Requirements for a Bidder's Statement
Appendix B: Steps in an Australian Takeovers Bid
Appendix C: Takeover versus Scheme: Comparative Timetable
Appendix D: ECFA Makes Taiwan a New Gateway to China for Multinationals
Appendix E: Transaction Timing: Comparison
Appendix F: Indicative Timetables for a Takeover Bid
Appendix G: Indicative Timetables for a Scheme of Arrangement
Appendix H: Pre-Bid Stake Building for Takeover Bids and Schemes of Arrangement