Takeovers Directive


Takeover Regulation in Europe and the United States: Will There Be Convergence within Europe and between Europe and the U.S.?

Dan Li, J.D. Candidate 2018, Columbia Law School Europe and the United States are both global economic powers, each leading in various areas. Over the years, economic integration between Europe and the United States increased significantly. The number of cross-border takeovers mushroomed. Much convergence was noticeable between the European and U.S. corporate governance systems. However, the regulatory takeover regimes in Europe and the U.S. remain starkly different. The prevailing view is that takeover regulations aim to maximize shareholder value – they are designed to encourage beneficial takeovers and minimize wasteful ones. To achieve the effect of encouraging beneficial takeovers, the […]