Transactions UK

Law360 UK Transactions delivers daily news, real-time alerts and forward-thinking analysis on corporate transactions trends and deals in the U.K. and EU including hostile takeovers, friendly mergers, IPOs, buyouts and shareholder disputes – and the laws and regulation surrounding them.

This essential newswire is a daily must-read for successful transactions lawyers to keep up with the latest deals and dealmakers, make informed business decisions and capitalize on opportunities as they unfold.



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Latest News in Transactions UK

  • April 03, 2026

    AI Boom Lifts Q1 M&A Values, As Attys Eye Wider Rebound

    Artificial intelligence-driven megadeals fueled a jump in first-quarter global mergers and acquisitions value, but lagging middle-market and private equity activity weighed on deal volume, as attorneys cautiously anticipate a broader rebound.

  • April 03, 2026

    Taxation With Representation: Cleary, Hogan Lovells, Wachtell

    In this week's Taxation With Representation, spice maker McCormick acquires Unilever's foods business, wholesale restaurant food distributor Sysco buys Jetro Restaurant Depot, and private equity giant KKR closes a fund focused on investments in North America.

  • April 02, 2026

    Optio Group To Acquire London-Based Marine MGA

    Managing general agent Optio has agreed to acquire another London-based marine insurance MGA, marking the latest buy for the expanding business in the specialized insurance market.

  • April 02, 2026

    Group Calls For Tougher FCA Rules On Big Investor Conflicts

    A trade body called Thursday for the Financial Conduct Authority to close loopholes in its rules exposed by hedge fund Saba Capital's aim to replace Baillie Gifford as investment manager for Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust.

  • April 02, 2026

    Oven Pride Maker To Buy European Rival For €40M

    Cleaning products maker McBride PLC said Thursday that it has agreed to acquire rival Eurotop Group for approximately €40 million ($46 million) to become a leading detergent producer in Europe.

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Areas of Coverage

  • MERGERS, ACQUISITIONS & DISPOSALS:
  • Share swaps & cash acquisitions
  • IPOs, Cash Calls and Buybacks
  • Management buy-outs and buy-ins
  • Leveraged-buyouts
  • Shareholder agreements & Poison Pills
  • Activist shareholders and proxy fights
  • Venture capital and private equity deals
  • Distressed M&A: insolvency, restructuring, bailouts
  • AGENCIES
  • The Competition and Markets Authority
  • The Financial Conduct Authority
  • The Pension Regulator
  • POLICY & REGULATION
  • U.K. Takeover Code under the Companies Act
  • Financial Services and Markets Act
  • Market Abuse Regulation
  • The Enterprise Act

Readership

  • M&A lawyers
  • Commercial disputes lawyers at top law firms
  • Executives and attorneys at insurance companies and corporate policyholders
  • Corporate counsel and compliance officers at Fortune 1000 and FTSE 350 companies
  • Information experts at law firms, agencies and companies
  • Judges and court staff across the U.K.
  • Attorney and law firm marketing professionals