Created Date:
01 February 2019
Fintech and Regtech

A Guide to Public Mergers and Acquisitions in the British Virgin Islands (PLC Chapter)

Lawyers from our corporate practice have drafted this Q&A, which gives a structured overview of the latest trends and practical issues concerning public mergers and acquisitions in the British Virgin Islands from hostile bids to tax liabilities.

Summary

  • Market overview
  • Hostile bids
  • Regulation and regulatory bodies
  • Pre-bid requirements
  • Announcing and making the offer
  • Consideration
  • Post-bid requirements
  • Target's response
  • Tax liabilities
  • Other regulatory restrictions
  • Reform proposals

Please note that this briefing is intended to provide a very general overview of the matters to which it relates. It is not intended as legal advice and should not be relied on as such. © Carey Olsen 2023