Regulatory reforms for enhancing transparency in merger and acquisition transactions
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2024-02-12
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UMT Lahore
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This research conducts an in-depth analysis of Pakistan's existing legal and regulatory frameworks governing mergers and acquisitions (hereinafter use as M&A) transactions, which constitute a significant portion of the research. This involves scrutinizing current provisions, regulatory bodies, and transparency-related mechanisms to comprehend the intricacies and challenges within the Pakistani context. This research will analyze the experiences of the United Kingdom (hereinafter used as the UK) and the regulatory reforms implemented in the UK, with the aim of enhancing transparency in M&A transactions. This research also examines what legal reforms can be proposed to enhance the transparency of M&A transactions in Pakistan. It critically analyzes the effectiveness of UK reforms, identifies key lessons learned, and assesses their adaptability within the unique cultural and economic context of Pakistan. This dissertation has adopted a qualitative research design, focusing on a content analysis approach, to comprehensively elucidate the intricacies of M&A regulations. The comparative method is utilized to systematically analyze and contrast legal frameworks governing M&A in the UK with Pakistan's regulatory landscape.