Hello, I am looking for someone to write an essay on Legal Aspects of International Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers: Title is : ( Strategic collaborations rather than acquisitions are increasingly

Hello, I am looking for someone to write an essay on Legal Aspects of International Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers: Title is : ( Strategic collaborations rather than acquisitions are increasingly used as an alternative to acquisitions or mergers. Critically discuss). It needs to be at least 3750 words.

ome clear that strategic collaborations are a viable, standalone option in case mergers and acquisitions are not feasible.2 This paper will examine the dynamics involved in the strategic collaboration versus mergers and acquisitions debate. Are strategic collaborations usurping M&As, or are they simply a new corporate trend that will die in the near future? Also, what are the factors involved in choosing between strategic collaborations and M&As? Do they justify inclinations towards either approach?

Different theories have been presented for and against strategic collaborations. However, based on recent developments in global business, it is safe to infer that strategic alliances are becoming more favourable to corporations. In spite of this, preference for strategic alliances is based more on the fact that they are advantageous in specific ways that M&As, are not, than the fact that they are worthy substitutes to mergers and acquisitions.3 In addition, M&As are not worthy substitutes to strategic alliances because the intentions are so markedly different that mixing them would create enormous challenges following the completion of the alliance or the M&A. In summary, strategic alliances and M&As serve different and highly specific purposes and their effectiveness varies depending on numerous factors. It is misinformed and erroneous to suggest that either approach is an alternative to the other.4

Airline alliances are a good illustration of the different dynamics involved in strategic alliances that dispel the notion that strategic collaborations are being used as alternatives to mergers and acquisitions.5 If airline A strictly wants to expand, increase shareholder value and grow its market share, it is more likely to prefer a merger or an acquisition to a strategic alliance. In addition, if its growth plans are reliant on taking over other companies then an M&A is favourable.6 However, if airline A simply wants to boost its industry profile and to improve