Dawn raid—table of relevant authorities and the scope of their powers
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Practice notesDawn raid—table of relevant authorities and the scope of their powers
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Practice notes
This Practice Note provides a quick reference guide to various bodies that have the power to raid organisations, their authority for doing so and the scope of their powers. It also covers the penalties for failing to comply with their requests. For more detailed information in respect of each authority, see Practice Notes:
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Dealing with dawn raids by the police—key information
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Dealing with dawn raids by the financial conduct authority—key information
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Dealing with dawn raids by the Serious Fraud Office—key information
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Dealing with dawn raids by HM Revenue & Customs—key information
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Dealing with dawn raids by the Competition and Markets Authority—key information
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Dealing with dawn raids by the Health and Safety Executive—key information, and
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Dealing with dawn raids by the Information Commissioner’s
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Dawn raid definition
What does Dawn raid mean?
A surprise technique employed by a potential offeror, particularly in a hostile context, to acquire a significant stake in an offeree as soon as the market opens for the day, enabling the raider to build a substantial position before the offeree is aware of the takeover attempt.
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