An invaluable asset in corporate decision and policy-making with regard to takeovers and mergers, this essential guide to securities law and regulation of acquisitions in Southern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East is the most comprehensive reference tool of its kind. As in his previous volumes, Ffrench has organized information into an easy-to-use country-by-country format. Description and analysis of relevant laws is readily accessible and includes requirements for specific acquisitions procedure. Possible legislative changes that could affect securities law are assessed. Included are discussions of such related topics as business organizations, relevant regulatory institutions, accounting principles, as well as anti-trust laws, labor laws, and laws relating to foreign takeovers, foreign investments, and insider trading.