Asoka Creative Experimentation Fund (ACEF) is pleased to introduce to readers the article “An Analysis of the Legal Aspects of the Merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery”, authored by Attorney Trịnh Nam, who has granted permission for ACEF to share the work with the research and legal professional community in Vietnam.
The article is developed based on a direct study of the official legal documentation of the transaction, including the merger agreements and disclosure materials filed in accordance with United States law. This transaction is regarded as one of the large-scale M&A deals with a complex legal structure, raising a number of notable issues relating to intellectual property, competition law, and corporate governance in the global media and entertainment industry.
In this article, Attorney Trịnh Nam focuses on analyzing the legal structure of the merger, the organization of the transaction, and the key legal issues arising in cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
The discussion goes beyond a descriptive account of the transaction and provides clarification on:
The design of the merger structure to ensure legal effectiveness and compliance with competition regulations;
The role of intellectual property assets in transaction valuation and control;
Key contractual provisions relating to obligations, commitments, and legal risks of the parties involved;
Certain observations and references for research and application in the context of Vietnamese law.
Accordingly, the article offers both academic and practical value, and is particularly useful for readers interested in international M&A, comparative law, and the management of intellectual property assets.
ACEF is a science, technology, and innovation fund under Asoka Law Company Limited, established with the aim of supporting research, education, and capacity building in the field of intellectual property in Vietnam.
In addition to long-term projects such as the bilingual "The Collection of Intellectual Property Cases in Vietnam", ACEF places emphasis on sharing valuable legal research and analyses, particularly materials that enable readers to approach and understand the legal reasoning and structuring of major global transactions.
Attorney Trịnh Nam’s consent to allow ACEF to share this article represents a meaningful acknowledgment of the Fund’s academic orientation. ACEF believes that rigorous legal analyses of this nature contribute to broadening perspectives and enhancing professional skills for students, researchers, and legal practitioners in Vietnam.
Attorney Trịnh Nam has many years of experience in corporate legal advisory and M&A transactions, with a particular focus on transaction structuring, risk management, and intellectual property assets in large-scale deals.
The article is shared in this context for non-commercial purposes, with the objective of contributing knowledge and fostering academic discussion within the legal community.
The full legal analysis is shared by ACEF at the following link:
Download the legal analysis of the Netflix – Warner Bros. Discovery merger (PDF)
ACEF sincerely thanks Attorney Trịnh Nam for her trust and willingness to share this work. The Fund hopes that, through articles and materials such as this, the Vietnamese legal community will gain greater access to international standards and gradually enhance the position of intellectual property practitioners in an increasingly integrated global environment.
Founded with the mission “Born from IP. Built for IP”, the Asoka Creative Experimentation Fund (ACEF) serves as a bridge that transforms intellectual property policies into practical, creative projects within Vietnam and across the world.
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