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Compulsory acquisition definition

What does Compulsory acquisition mean? In M&A practice, compulsory acquisition is the statutory “mop‑up” of minority shareholdings after a takeover offer, enabling an offeror to force the purchase of non‑assenting shareholders’ shares (squeeze‑out) and allowing remaining shareholders to require the offeror to buy their shares (sell‑out), in each case on the same terms as the offer. In the UK, the regime is set out in Companies Act 2006, sections 974–991. Squeeze‑out rights arise where the offeror has acquired, or agreed to acquire, at least 90% of the shares to which the offer relates and, if relevant, at least 90% of the voting rights...

NSIP compulsory acquisition under DCOs (England and Wales): examination and hearings, funding adequacy, making and notice requirements, costs (CARs), implementation methods, and material change applications

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Practice notes

The Planning Act 2008 (PA 2008) brought in development consent orders (DCOs) for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). Under this regime, Compulsory acquisition powers can be authorised within a DCO, removing the need to obtain standalone compulsory purchase order powers for such NSIPs (this position applies to development in England. For schemes in Wales, where compulsory acquisition is needed for associated development, a separate compulsory purchase order must still be promoted). This Practice Note reviews the examination of compulsory acquisition provisions by the Examining Authority for the DCO (ExA), the steps after the Secretary of State decides to make a DCO including compulsory acquisition powers, awards of Costs, the implementation of compulsory acquisition powers, and material change applications. See also Practice Notes:

Compulsory acquisition for NSIPs—introduction and principles
Compulsory acquisition for NSIPs—application, draft DCO and supporting documentation
Compulsory Acquisition for NSIPs—special categories of land, associated development and additional land

Process of examination and hearings

In essence, scrutiny of the compulsory acquisition provisions proceeds by way of written questions from the ExA and replies from the applicant and any parties who have made representations. Those whose land is to be affected by the proposals set out within draft DCO documentation the...

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Charlotte Coulson

Charlotte advises on the delivery of infrastructure and regeneration projects, specialising in compulsory acquisition. Charlotte has advised clients on compulsory purchase orders, development consent orders, section 106 agreements and section 278 agreements. Charlotte has advised both private and public sector clients. Charlotte's experience of advising on major infrastructure projects includes advising promoters on compulsory acquisition to deliver energy schemes such as offshore wind farms both in the development consent order and compulsory purchase order arenas. Charlotte has also advised numerous objectors in relation to Transport and Works Act Orders and compulsory purchase orders. Charlotte is currently advising on a number of compulsory purchase orders to deliver regeneration benefits. Charlotte is a member of the Compulsory Purchase Association. ...

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