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For special committees and advisors undertaking going-private transactions, much can be learnt from recent Delaware court rulings. Here’s the latest best practice

In an effort to increase the government's share in the revenues derived from the use and development of the country's mineral resources, the President of the Republic of the Philippines issued Executive Order No 79 on July 6 2012. Section 4 of the Order imposes a moratorium on the execution of new mineral agreements (such as mineral production sharing agreements) 'until legislation rationalising existing revenue sharing schemes and mechanisms shall have taken effect.' The Department of Environment and Natural Resources will not accept nor approve applications for mineral agreements until the moratorium is lifted by the passage of a statute rationalising the current fiscal regime of mineral agreements. Section 4, however, excludes the issuance of exploration permits, financial or technical assistance agreements, mineral processing permits, and quarry permits from the coverage of the moratorium.

Hans P Goebel and Gunter A Schwandt of Nader Hayaux & Goebel on Mexico’s latest development plans and how they may be financed

The Mexican government has started the long and uncertain process of permitting foreign investment in its state-run oil sector. Despite significant public pushback, local lawyers believe change is inevitable

This instalment of Leveraged Finance Quarterly looks at the similarities and distinctions between typical features of first out revolving credit facilities in the US, and super senior revolving credit facilities in Europe

Recent judgments have brought to the fore differences between how UK and US courts approach piercing the veil of incorporation

Chinese dealflow into the European powerhouse continues to rise. But investors must beware the differences between German and US law

Regulatory coordination and foreign authorities’ crackdown suggest the sector should pay closer attention to corporate governance and compliance risks

Foreign investment between the two superpowers has been mired in politics of late. Here are the key considerations when closing such deals

Recent regulations finalised by the US banking authorities could signal a rocky road ahead for foreign banks