Legal Reports

Analysis of the regulatory battle across three jurisdictions — CMA, European Commission, and FTC — examining how Microsoft navigated conflicting antitrust rulings, restructured the transaction by divesting cloud streaming rights to Ubisoft, and secured clearance after nearly two years of regulatory challenges.

A case study in private M&A, examining the likely transaction structure, due diligence focus areas around IP and data protection, deal protection mechanisms available in private company acquisitions, and risk allocation through sandbagging clauses and indemnification provisions.