White & Case Quarterly Global Merger Control Update

M&A Explorer | Even as dealmaking shows signs of rallying, GP-led secondaries and continuation vehicle deals—which provided valuable alternative exit routes through a period of soft M&A activity—are set to remain an important strategic tool for dealmakers

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Debt Explorer | Direct lenders are expanding their teams in a Spanish market that, though smaller than others in Europe, is rapidly becoming more established.

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The UN's AI resolutions encourage Member States to adopt national rules to establish safe, secure and trustworthy AI systems and create forums to advance global cooperation, scientific understanding, and share best practices.

The UK prioritizes a flexible framework over comprehensive regulation and emphasizes sector-specific laws.

Debt Explorer | US high yield issuance posts double-digit gains, leading the global market through the first nine months of 2025.

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South Korea's AI Act has been promulgated as the fundamental body of law governing AI.

M&A Explorer | Deals targeting French companies hold steady despite widespread economic and political uncertainty.

M&A Explorer | Italy's M&A market has defied geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty in 2025 to deliver big-ticket deals, with banking transactions at the fore.

Voluntary AI Ethics Principles guide responsible AI development in Australia, with potential reforms under consideration.

Olusola Lawson is the co-CEO at Africa Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), a leading infrastructure investment firm in Africa. With more than 20 years of experience in infrastructure equity investment, Mr.

Africa's path to food security lies in investing in its water infrastructure by reforming legal frameworks and crafting innovative financing solutions

The key to addressing Africa's food and energy security requires robust infrastructure investments, strategic partnerships, regulatory measures and integrated solutions

While the EUDR provides a pathway for African countries to adopt sustainable farming, it also imposes significant compliance pressures, especially for smallholder farmers

With the right approach, Africa can turn its food security challenges into drivers of sustainable growth

The 2025 edition of Africa Focus explores the key dimensions underpinning the issues of food and energy security across Africa.