Irish Takeovers Legislation is a compendium of legislation regulating the takeovers of public companies in Ireland. It also provides commentary outlining the application and operation of the Irish Takeover Rules and identifies other legal issues relevant to takeovers in Ireland.
The following primary and secondary legislation is included:
Companies Acts 1963, ss 201-204 Companies (Forms) Order 1964 European Communities (Mergers and Divisions of Companies) Regulations 1987 Irish Takeover Panel Act 1997 Directive 2004/25/EC European Communities (Takeover Bids (Directive 2004/25/EC)) Regulations 2006 Directive 2005/56/EC European Communities (Cross-Border Mergers) Regulations 2008