Schemes of arrangement originated in England but have since spread to a number of other common law jurisdictions. One of the most common uses of schemes is to effect a change of control transaction, as an alternative to a takeover offer. In some jurisdictions schemes have become the mechanism of...

This article examines the shareholder-centric model of takeover regulation in the UK, and explores two recent developments that potentially impact on this model. The first is the rise of schemes of arrangement as an alternative mechanism for effecting takeovers. Schemes have become the mechanism...

Half Title Page -- Title Page -- Title verso -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- 1. Introduction -- POSTSCRIPT -- 2. The Notion of Equality in European Takeover Regulation -- I THE POTENTIAL SCOPE OF EQUALITY RULES IN TAKEOVER REGULATION -- II RATIONALES FOR EQUALITY RULES -- III CONCLUSION --...