Application of the Takeovers Code, the Takeovers Panel and enforcement of the Takeovers Code | Practical Law

Application of the Takeovers Code, the Takeovers Panel and enforcement of the Takeovers Code | Practical Law

This note provides an overview of the regulation of takeovers under the Takeovers Act 1993. It covers the role of the Takeovers Panel, the companies covered by the Takeovers Code (code companies), the Panel's approach to interpretation of the Takeovers Code and the powers of the Panel and the court to enforce compliance with the Code.

Application of the Takeovers Code, the Takeovers Panel and enforcement of the Takeovers Code

Practical Law ANZ Practice Note w-020-3966 (Approx. 17 pages)

Application of the Takeovers Code, the Takeovers Panel and enforcement of the Takeovers Code

by David Cooper, Barrister, Shortland Chambers with assistance from Practical Law New Zealand
Law stated as at 14 Dec 2022 • New Zealand
This note provides an overview of the regulation of takeovers under the Takeovers Act 1993. It covers the role of the Takeovers Panel, the companies covered by the Takeovers Code (code companies), the Panel's approach to interpretation of the Takeovers Code and the powers of the Panel and the court to enforce compliance with the Code.