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Product Description: Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this practical analysis of competition law and its interpretation in Singapore covers every aspect of the subject the various forms of restrictive agreements and abuse of dominance prohibited by law and the rules on merger control; tests of illegality; filing obligations; administrative investigation and enforcement procedures; civil remedies and criminal penalties; and raising challenges to administrative decisions...read more

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Product Description: Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this practical analysis of competition law and its interpretation in Australia covers every aspect of the subject the various forms of restrictive agreements and abuse of dominance prohibited by law and the rules on merger control; tests of illegality; filing obligations; administrative investigation and enforcement procedures; civil remedies and criminal penalties; and raising challenges to administrative decisions...read more

This book provides legal practitioners with a comprehensive analysis of the UK's law relating to own share acquisition - from both the company law and tax perspectives. It outlines the procedures that need to be followed, what the tax implications are, and how tax savings and other benefits can be achieved. It also includes UK precedents for the main types of transaction, which the practitioner may be required to implement. This sixth edition has been completely revised and updated to take into account new developments including: ** the general prohibition against own share acquisitions and the various exceptions to that rule through, in particular, own share purchases and the use of redeemable shares. ** the key changes made by the UK's Companies Act 2006, including the regime for own share purchases and the redemption of shares, the introduction of "self-help" reductions and reform of the law on the provision of financial assistance, the procedure for an own share acquisition and its financing, the consequences of infringement, and the acquisition and holding of treasury shares. ** the tax consequences of the various types of own share acquisitions, alongside a discussion of the main commercial considerations. This is an invaluable reference for company lawyers, barristers, accountants, and tax advisers.

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