Mergers and acquisitions in the energy industry are expected to dramatically accelerate over the next 12 months.  In a survey conducted by SourceMedia Research/Mergers & Acquisitions in partnership with CT, SourceMedia polled more than 250 senior dealmakers for their predictions about M&A activity in this sector.

Companies that are pursuing cross-border transactions need a dependable process agent to help them remain compliant in unknown territories and gather financing.

July 15, 2016, the IRS and the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued proposed regulations on tax-free spin-offs.

While the corporate spin-off process is complex, this infographic seeks to highlight the key activities that form the core of the process.

No matter the reason, corporate spin offs are very complex undertakings fraught with compliance responsibilities.

Post-merger integration is a determining factor in the ultimate success or failure of any merger. An often overlooked component of this stage is corporate legal compliance. There are numerous, critical post-merger steps that must be addressed to ensure local, state and global compliance. Any missteps can mean serious issues for your company – from fines and penalties to loss of status at the state, the courts and more.

Read about merger and acquisition (M&A) trends in the insurance sector.

A vibrant M&A market is certainly a positive development for potential acquirers. Yet identifying the right deal is only part of the battle—the most challenging work begins once integration starts. Without a carefully planned and executed strategy, the odds of completing a successful merger plummet.

The anticipated growth of M&A deals continues the trend set in the first half of 2015, when deals reached an all-time high and broke the previous records set in 2007, just before the global recession.

Learn the role of reputational and business license due diligence in healthcare M&A.