The work provides a comprehensive, practical, and scientifically in-depth presentation of German and European law on public takeovers, as well as selected issues of takeover law from other jurisdictions that regularly play a role in takeovers under the WpÜG. All legal and practical questions regarding public takeovers will be discussed from the perspective of both the bidder and the target company. Particular attention will be given to topics that play a significant role in the preparation and execution of takeovers but are thematically outside the scope of the WpÜG and are therefore only marginally addressed in available commentaries. Furthermore, tactical considerations that repeatedly play a role in the planning of corporate takeovers will also be accommodated. Conceptually, it is.