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We've advised SoftwareOne as global regulatory counsel and US securities law and finance counsel on an agreement with Crayon Group to launch a recommended voluntary stock and cash offer to acquire all the outstanding shares in Crayon. The tender offer comprises an equity value of approximately €1.4bn. Our team was led by Partners Frank Roehling and Helmut Bergmann (both Antitrust, Berlin). Learn more: https://okt.to/T9bIvo

SoftwareOne is in advanced talks to acquire Crayon, a deal that would establish a leading pan-European software reseller. The Swiss company announced that it plans to purchase Crayon using a mix of cash and shares, though further details were not disclosed. Historically, SoftwareOne has worked with Rothschild & Co, KPMG, Cuatrecasas and Lenz & Staehelin, according to MergerLinks data. #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #Software #Intelligence

Our corporate and commercial team regularly advise clients on a variety of agreements and our advice is specifically tailored to the service or product in hand. What kind of contracts do we advise on? 👩💻 Technology licensing ✍ Distribution agreements and outsourcing contracts 💡 Start-ups 💻 Acquisitions and disposals 💷 Investment in privately owned companies 📝 Commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, software and IP licences, joint venture and LLP agreements #commerciallaw #contractadvice #independentlawfirm

#Healthcare attorney John Saran was quoted in a Private Funds CFO article about a trend toward stricter regulatory scrutiny of #privateequity deals in the healthcare industry, exemplified by a proposed #California law requiring attorney general approval for certain #acquisitions. When asked what comes next if the bill is signed into law, he emphasized the industry’s resilience and that there will be further guidance. For now, he noted tools like our HK Navigator that can help track evolving state laws and ensure deals are closed successfully. https://bit.ly/4deotKp #regulatorycompliance

emagine Consulting A/S, one of Europe's leading high-end business and IT consulting services providers backed by the leading Nordic private equity sponsor Axcel, has acquired Boost IT and Hexis Technology Hub, a leading Portuguese IT services provider specializing in digital and data transformation. As with the previous many add-on transactions completed by emagine since 2021, Plesner acted as legal counsel to Axcel and emagine. Plesner’s M&A team advising Axcel and emagine included Henrik Rossing Lønberg, Kristian Bisgaard, Isolde Hede Søe, and Amalie Wedde von Wietheger.

SoftwareOne said it had agreed to buy Crayon Group in a stock and cash deal which values its Norwegian competitor at US$1.4 billion: https://lnkd.in/gtYbaPFW

An LOI when selling your business is a document declaring the preliminary commitment of one party to do business with another. The letter outlines the main aspects of a deal that would be agreed upon before finalizing a contract. #sellingabusiness #buyingabusiness #f6acquisitions

Valuable session hosted by Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) and Avalara on "Frequently Overlooked Dangers During an M&A", covering significance of business licenses migration during the integration period, property tax implications, et al. Thanks for the practical insights Melissa Schad, PMP and Andrea Jaffe, CPA from Avalara, and Paul Patrow from Paul Hastings. #MandA #mergersandacquisitions #propertytax https://lnkd.in/e9RB9aFf

Tauil & Chequer Advogados associado a Mayer Brown announced the arrival of Diego Miguita (pictured) as a new partner in the tax practice in São Paulo, focusing on the energy sector, specifically in the areas of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), cross-border investments and financial and capital market transactions. He comes from VBSO Advogados. #TheLatinAmericanLawyer #incorporation #taxpractice #lawfirm #lawyers Read the full article -->https://lnkd.in/d_PWXe8c

We’re finalizing details for 2025, and it’s going to be our biggest year yet. Here’s a glimpse of what’s coming! 𝗟𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁—𝗘𝘅𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗖’𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 ◦ In today’s fast-evolving market, every company must consider its M&A strategy—whether seeking an exit, going public or private, or exploring acquisitions. The Liquidity Summit brings together 100+ GCs to gain actionable insights from experts who have steered companies through complex dual-track M&A and IPO journeys.  ◦ Co-chairs: Charlotte Morgan (GC, Adore Me) and Jolene Marshall (GC, Smartsheet). ◦ When: February 11–12 ◦ Where: New York Stock Exchange 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗦 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲—𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗦 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 ◦ This event gathers senior General Counsels from leading SaaS companies to explore the role of legal leadership in driving growth post-downturn. Discussions will cover growth vs. compliance, executing deals with lean teams, changes after the U.S. election, and legal strategies for AI and LLM-powered products. ◦ Attendees can engage with a distinguished group of GCs from the largest pre-IPO unicorns and their peers. The event will address the intertwined complexities of AI and data governance, as well as practical legal strategies for LLM-powered products.   ◦ Co-chairs: Jennifer T. Miller (GC, Grammarly) and Matt Boisen (GC, Highspot) ◦ When: March 10-12 ◦ Where: MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa, Sonoma, CA 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗚𝗖 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲—𝗠𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ◦ Success as a public company General Counsel goes beyond legal expertise—it requires strategic leadership, navigating public scrutiny, and driving key business decisions. This exclusive Offsite gathers top GCs and CLOs to tackle regulatory, shareholder, and governance challenges while shaping leadership strategies for 2025.  ◦ Co-chairs: Kristin Sverchek (ex President and GC, Lyft) and Kerry Acocella (GC, Datadog) ◦ When: March 12–13 ◦ Where: MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa, Sonoma, CA 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗖𝗚𝗖 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 ◦ This marks the first Euro Summit since 2023, amid pivotal developments like the EU AI Act and a revived IPO market. The inaugural VCGC Europe Conference is a dedicated event for General Counsels at European venture funds. ◦ These joint events bring together GC members across Europe, where attendees will experience a mix of mainstage sessions with industry leaders and subject matter experts, along with curated breakouts on key topics. ◦ When: Euro Summit: March 18–19 and VCGC Conference: March 19–20 ◦ Where: Andaz London Stay tuned at The L Suite (TechGC) for all the exciting updates in the coming weeks!