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Coronavirus Resource Center: Managing business impact and legal risks

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to escalate, ensuring wellbeing of employees is paramount, but it is not the only challenge. There is a vast sway of operational and legal issues that businesses must address, too.

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Brexit: Fresh Perspectives

The UK has left the EU but there remains a vast array of operational and legal issues for businesses to address. See below for our perspectives on the key challenges and opportunities that Brexit presents for different industries and sectors.

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World in Transition

It's not just the rate of change. Our World in Transition hub focuses on the potential for transformation in energy, ESG, finance, globalization and US policy.  

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Cybersecurity: Legal implications and risk management

In an increasingly interconnected world, cyber risk is firmly at the top of the boardroom agenda, and having an effective data breach response programme is no longer optional.

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M&A and Private Equity

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Canadian outbound dealmaking rebounds

Canadian dealmakers are betting on large overseas purchases as market confidence returns

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UK M&A reaches new highs despite headwinds

Favorable valuations are fueling opportunistic purchases by overseas bidders

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Africa Focus: Autumn 2021

Transitioning to new priorities in a post-pandemic era

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Automotive M&A is in top gear

Deal activity in the auto industry has never been higher, as manufacturers look to capitalize on the shift towards electric vehicles  

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Financing

Liquid debt markets hit the brakes on restructurings
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Active private equity firms buoy buyout issuance

Issuance of leveraged loans and high yield bonds to fund buyouts surged to quarterly highs in 2021 as private equity sponsors raised their investment game

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Financial Regulatory Observer - Autumn 2021

The Financial Regulatory Observer spotlights selected topics currently driving regulatory and technological changes in the financial industry.

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Leveraged loan markets keep on rolling

Despite a spike in energy prices and persistent inflation, year-to-date leveraged loan activity showed substantial gains on 2020 levels  

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Africa Focus: Autumn 2021

Transitioning to new priorities in a post-pandemic era

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Disputes

Managing construction risks in Asia-Pacific
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Managing construction risks in Asia-Pacific

There are many ways to resolve a construction dispute when it arises—but what are the best methods for mitigating risks, avoiding or resolving such disputes for projects based in Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam?

Africa Focus
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Africa Focus: Autumn 2021

Transitioning to new priorities in a post-pandemic era

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Latin America Focus: Fall 2021

Opportunities and challenges in post-COVID-19 Latin America

Taiwanese investors and businesses: Forging a path through global transitions
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Taiwanese investors and businesses: Forging a path through global transitions

Key legal developments in 2021 and their implications for Taiwan

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Energy

Africa Focus
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Africa Focus: Autumn 2021

Transitioning to new priorities in a post-pandemic era

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Latin America Focus: Fall 2021

Opportunities and challenges in post-COVID-19 Latin America

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US infrastructure 2021 – 22: The path to growth

Our survey shows investment in infrastructure assets looks set to accelerate with an anticipated boost from the US infrastructure bill and a growing focus on sustainability and technology

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Fast forward for US offshore wind

Changing regulatory, project finance and transmission dynamics are fueling rapid growth in US offshore wind

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Technology

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Cybersecurity: Legal implications and risk management

In an increasingly interconnected world, cyber risk is firmly at the top of the boardroom agenda, and having an effective data breach response programme is no longer optional.

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Latin America Focus: Fall 2021

Opportunities and challenges in post-COVID-19 Latin America

Taiwanese investors and businesses: Forging a path through global transitions
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Taiwanese investors and businesses: Forging a path through global transitions

Key legal developments in 2021 and their implications for Taiwan

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How changing attitudes toward data sharing could accelerate smart city adoption

The pandemic seems to have prompted people to rethink their attitudes toward sharing personal data, particularly when it is used to manage public health and provide essential services. Can this shift serve as a catalyst for smart city adoption?

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