Der anglo-amerikanische Einfluss auf die deutsche Rechtspraxis, insbesondere im Bereich der Unternehmenskaufvertrage, ist in den vergangenen beiden Dekaden stetig gewachsen. Die Durchfuhrung einer Due Diligence ist geradezu selbstverstandlich, wobei die erforderlichen Informationen lediglich das Management der Zielgesellschaft selbst geben kann. Falls dieses zur Durchfuhrung der Due Diligence nicht bereit ist, beruft es sich auf seine Pflicht zur Geheimhaltung und dem entgegenstehenden "Unternehmensinteresse". Die Autorin untersucht diesen Konflikt nach den unterschiedlichen Regeln fur Aktiengesellschaft, Gesellschaft mbH und KG sowie fur kapitalmarktaktive Gesellschaften.

Die Arbeit untersucht den aktuell bestehenden rechtlichen Rahmen zur Anwendung des steuerlichen Nationalitatsprinzips und die Bedeutung der Staatsangehoerigkeit im deutschen Steuerrecht. Dabei stellt die Autorin die verfassungsrechtlichen, (allgemeinen) voelkerrechtlichen, abkommensrechtlichen und europarechtlichen Schranken der Anknupfung der Steuerpflicht an die Staatsangehoerigkeit dar und diskutiert die zu erwartenden Aufsichts- und Vollzugsdefizite bei der praktischen Umsetzung dieser Anknupfung.

The recent financial crisis proved that pre-existing arrangements for the governance of global markets were flawed. With reform underway in the USA, the EU and elsewhere, Emilios Avgouleas explores some of the questions associated with building an effective governance system and analyses the evolution of existing structures. By critiquing the soft law structures dominating international financial regulation and examining the roles of financial innovation and the neo-liberal policies in the expansion of global financial markets, he offers a new epistemological reading of the causes of the global financial crisis. Requisite reforms leave serious gaps in cross-border supervision, in the resolution of global financial institutions and in the monitoring of risk originating in the shadow banking sector. To close these gaps and safeguard the stability of the international financial system, an evolutionary governance system is proposed that will also enhance the welfare role of global financial markets.

Modern financial systems rely on robust infrastructures to support efficient and resilient markets. Trading venues, clearinghouses, securities depositories, and trade repositories are the building blocks of the financial market architecture. Financial market infrastructures (FMIs) have been central in the post-crisis reform of global and domestic financial markets, with lawmakers closely regulating FMIs in the aftermath of the financial crisis. This book systematically analyses the current regulatory landscape of FMIs, specifically in the areas of trading and post-trading services in financial instruments. The legal regime for FMIs is complex due to the many relevant regulations and implementing measures. The comprehensive and cross-border approach of this book, covering both the EU and the US regimes, supports lawyers in understanding the law relevant to each step of a securities and financial transaction. The dual perspective taken in the book, covering both transactional and institutional aspects, deepens that understanding further. The volume is organized in three main parts introduced by a general discussion on the economic and legal evolution of FMIs. Parts I and II address trading and post-trading infrastructures and services in the securities and derivatives markets. Part III explains contemporary issues and challenges observable across a wide range of activities in both trading and post-trading services. Financial Market Infrastructures fills a void in the literature on FMIs, providing a comprehensive source of reference to the legal and regulatory framework. Trading venues and post-trading services in financial instruments are critical for the modern financial markets, and their economic and systemic relevance is fully analysed in this new work creating a valuable reference source for legal practitioners and scholars working in financial regulation.

The ultimate goal of competition law is to promote competition and, in most jurisdictions, to enhance consumer welfare. Competition policy may be set aside due to special and exceptional circumstances, such as a financial crisis that threatens the stability of an economy. It is therefore important to have a clear understanding of competition law and the exceptions to it. The key issue that this book addresses is whether a financial crisis can justify the adoption of a more lenient approach to established legal standards as a result of the risks of the systemic crisis to the entire market. It provides an analysis of exceptions to competition law and policy, particularly in the context of a financial crisis, explores the rationale of competition law in the light of conflicting interests, and serves as a valuable practical guide for policy makers as well as practitioners in the field.

This overview of a complex and often misunderstood subject takes the reader through the issues that are faced throughout the life cycle of a private equity investment, from the identification of an opportunity, through the various stages of the transaction and the lifetime of the investment, to the eventual exit by the investor. The analysis of key documentation and legal issues covers company law, employment law, pensions, taxation, debt funding and competition law, taking into account recent legal developments such as the Companies Act 2006, the recent emergence of private equity in the UK and the challenges faced by the industry as a result of the financial crisis.

Wirtschaftskriminalitat ist eine ernstzunehmende und oft noch unterschatzte komplexe Bedrohung fur viele Unternehmen in der globalisierten Wirtschaftswelt. Oft werden insbesondere die Risiken aus der wachsenden Computerkriminalitat und der Wirtschaftsspionage unterschatzt. Das Kompendium zeigt ausgehend von authentischen Fallen aktuelle Begehensweisen ebenso auf, wie die typische wirtschaftskriminelle Basismethodik, deren Kenntnis wichtig ist, um die standig neu variierten Angriffsmethoden zu erkennen. Insbesondere wird praxisnah aufgezeigt, wie sich Unternehmen vor allem durch wirksame Sensibilisierungs- und Kontrollmassnahmen sowie eine effiziente Interne Revision vor Wirtschaftskriminalitat in unterschiedlichen internen und externen Auspragungsformen schutzen koennen.

"The richness, clarity and nuances of the structure and methodology followed by the contributors make the book a very valuable tool for students... seeking to obtain a general understanding of the market and how it is regulated." - Ligia Catherine Arias Barrera, Banking & Finance Law Review The fully updated edition of this user-friendly textbook continues to systematise the European law governing capital markets and examines the underlying concepts from a broadly interdisciplinary perspective. The 3rd edition deals with 3 central developments: the project of the capital markets union; sustainable finance; and the further digitalisation of financial instruments and securities markets. The 1st chapter deals with the foundations of capital markets law in Europe, the 2nd explains the basics, and the 3rd examines the regime on market abuse. Chapter 4 explores the disclosure system and chapter 5 short-selling and high-frequency trading. The role of intermediaries, such as financial analysts, rating agencies, and proxy advisers, is described in chapter 6. Chapter 7 explains compliance and corporate governance in investment firms and chapter 8 illustrates the regulation of benchmarks. Finally, chapter 9 deals with public takeovers. Throughout the book emphasis is placed on legal practice, and frequent reference is made to the key decisions of supervisory authorities and courts. This is essential reading for students involved in the study of capital markets law and financial law.

Companion website: www.oup.com/dewar Now in its third edition, International Project Finance is the definitive guide to legal and practical issues relating to international projects. The book considers the application of English and New York law in cross-border documentation and legal and practical matters associated with running financing projects in civil law jurisdictions. Different sources of funding are also examined, such as banking and international bond documentation, and Islamic financing practice, in particular the use of Murabaha financing techniques and Sukuk (Islamic bond) market. This includes the legal and documentation issues arising from the use of such financing techniques and how they interact with each other from a legal and contractual perspective. Equally significant, the book provides analysis of project defaults and work-outs giving guidance on how to manage projects when these circumstances arise. The book also contains extensive coverage of dispute resolution in international projects. New to this edition is a chapter on development finance institutions covering the work of bodies such as the World Bank and the African Development Bank. This chapter explains the key roles played by these institutions in international project finance, especially in emerging markets. It covers the key policy issues and the impact of such policies on project finance documentation. As well as addressing the basic principles which affect the structuring and documentation of project financings, the book also explains structural, legal and contractual differences between the various sectors such as transportation, infrastructure/Public Private Partnerships, conventional, renewable and nuclear power, mining, and oil and gas. Telcommunications, including broadband, are covered in more detail in a separate section for this edition This book provides the context of international project finance which underpins the understanding of legal analysis in this area. It includes detailed guidance on practical issues such as the identification and assessment of project risk, together with relevant documentation such as risk matrices and checklists covering both key project contracts and the major terms of a project financing. With its focus on international projects and emphasis on the practical application of the law, this book is an essential reference work for all practitioners in the field. International Project Finance 3e Digital Pack includes a copy of the hardback and a digital version available on PC, Mac, Android devices, iPad or iPhone for quick and easy access wherever you are.

Der anhaltende Strukturwandel in der Landwirtschaft hat insbesondere in dem vergangenen Jahrzehnt zu einer VerAnderung des agrarpolitischen Leitbildes gefA1/4hrt. Der bAuerliche Familienbetrieb wird unter betriebswirtschaftlichen Gesichtspunkten seine Bedeutung zunehmend verlieren. Dagegen wird das leistungs- und wettbewerbsfAhige Unternehmen im lAndlichen Raum in den Mittelpunkt der zukA1/4nftigen Agrarpolitik von Nationalstaaten und EuropAischer Gemeinschaft treten. Diese Entwicklung wird durch die haushaltspolitischen ZwAnge sowie den handelspolitischen Druck im Rahmen der WTO noch verstArkt. Vor diesem Hintergrund A1/4berprA1/4ft der Autor, ob das nach wie vor zur Anwendung kommende Agrarsonderrecht obsolet geworden oder aufgrund seiner Aoebereinstimmung mit dem fA1/4r die Unternehmen der A1/4brigen Wirtschaftsbereiche geltenden Recht durch diese zu ersetzen ist.

Lex Petrolea and International Investment Law: Law and Practice in the Persian Gulf offers readers a detailed analysis of jurisprudence on the settlement of upstream petroleum disputes between host states in the Persian Gulf and foreign investors. Dr Nima Mersadi Tabari considers the historical, political, and socio-economic roots of the existing frameworks and levels of protection offered to foreign investors. With particular focus on petroleum-related disputes, he initially delivers a comprehensive survey of the jurisprudence of international investment law and investment treaty arbitration. Following on from this, in three dedicated chapters, the author provides in-depth analysis of the legal regimes governing the matter in the major producers of the region: Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Iran. A key resource for all professionals working on legal issues arising from foreign direct investments in natural resources, this book draws a detailed picture of the legal regime governing the upstream sector in the most important geographical region for the international oil and gas sector.