Takeover Code Resources - Welcome
Welcome to the Simmons & Simmons resources on the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Code"). These comprise a collection of tools and resources for corporate finance professionals engaged in UK public takeovers. Simmons & Simmons is a firm with a wealth of expertise in UK public mergers and acquisitions and with lawyers who, through their experiences on secondment with the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Panel"), have an in-depth knowledge of the Code and the workings of the Panel.
For over ten years our Index to the City Code (the "Code Index") has been the only product of its kind. We are now pleased to offer the facility to search the Code Index on-line, along with direct linkage to the text of the Code itself. In addition, the Code Index remains available in hard copy.
For those researching past Panel decisions our Panel Statements search provides a full set of summaries of all Panel Statements since 1968, again with access to the full text of the Panel Statements themselves. You will also find details of Panel consultation papers and responses.
Following a lengthy review process the Code was significantly revised in September 2011. See our article “Significant amendments to the Takeover Code finalised” for an overview of the changes.
Finally, we have also included an introduction to the Panel and the Code with draft presentations which can be downloaded in a variety of formats.
Please take time to browse these pages and make use of the resources provided. Should you require further information or advice, or if you have any feedback, please do not hesitate to contact us.