Insight 06 Jul 2022 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.
Insight 23 Jun 2022 European NPLs: Smaller deals and a slower pace The European non-performing loan landscape looks very different in 2022, with large deals driven by urgent government regulation supplanted by small but steady opportunities.
Insight 19 May 2022 European SPACs Data Hub After a record year of activity in 2021, European SPAC IPO issuance slowed in Q1 2022. EU SPAC IPO proceeds totalled US$1.07 billion in Q1 2022.
Insight 11 May 2022 A bright future: Smart cities in Latin America Smart city initiatives in Latin America have too often been overshadowed by high-profile projects in North America. But the tide is changing, and smart city projects throughout the region are gaining traction like never before.
Insight 10 May 2022 Retail M&A driven by pandemic trends Long-term consumer behavior triggered by the pandemic continues to catalyze deal activity
Insight 05 May 2022 From trash to treasure: Green metals from recycling The global drive towards a low-carbon circular economy and increased focus on ESG are creating many new opportunities for metal recycling projects. But is scrap the answer to the growing demand for green metals?
Insight 05 May 2022 Renewables push drives M&A in Japan’s energy sector Ambitious decarbonization targets and high investment returns are drawing interest from both local and international buyers
Insight 04 May 2022 US SPACs Data Hub Welcome to the White & Case US SPACs Data Hub, which provides a quarterly review and analysis of key drivers and trends behind US De-SPAC M&A activity and SPAC IPO activity.
Insight 29 Apr 2022 ESG-linked debt markets come of age in Latin America Despite a decline in overall bond and loan issuance in the Latin American region, ESG-linked debt issuance thrived in 2021—and looks set to continue in the months ahead
Insight 08 Apr 2022 Global PE activity slows in Q1 following blockbuster year Private equity dealmaking was slow to pick up the pace in Q1, yet activity remained in line with pre-pandemic levels
Insight 08 Apr 2022 Global M&A market drops to pre-pandemic levels While global dealmaking in Q1 was down from a blockbuster 2021, there are signs deal activity could pick up later in the year
Insight 30 Mar 2022 Global IPOs reached new highs Fueled by strong stock markets and the need for yield, investors poured money into IPOs in 2021, resulting in a record-breaking year
Insight 30 Mar 2022 A rollercoaster year for SPACs After a flurry of new listings in the first quarter of 2021, SPAC IPOs slowed down considerably, but the asset class remains a viable path for companies to go public
Insight 30 Mar 2022 European IPO activity proved strong, led by e-commerce and tech listings While IPO activity was robust throughout Europe, the Nordic region stood out
Insight 30 Mar 2022 Latin American IPOs surged on the back of tech listings IPOs of Latin America-based companies enjoyed a robust year in 2021, especially when it came to listings in Brazil in sectors like fintech
Insight 30 Mar 2022 Global IPOs: A blockbuster year IPOs boomed in 2021, with both the number of new listings and the total proceeds raised breaking records. But dealmakers face a tougher road ahead.
Insight 28 Mar 2022 Bonds drive Latin American debt activity After weathering pandemic-related disruption early in 2021, Latin American loan and bond markets remained open for business, with bonds leading the way
Insight 25 Mar 2022 ESG pressures fuel dealmaking Companies across the globe are turning to M&A to fulfill their ESG ambitions while investors seek the steep returns on offer
Insight 16 Mar 2022 Private equity continues to step up as a catalyst for digitalization Sponsors spot value in companies that support others in digitally transforming their operations
Insight 14 Mar 2022 At a crossroads: Europe’s auto sector borrowers face change and the effects of events in Ukraine Vehicle sales rebounded strongly following lockdowns, but Europe’s automotive companies confront a period of significant change as governments phase out combustion engines, supply chain constraints bite and the impacts of events in Ukraine are felt
Insight 08 Mar 2022 Australian M&A delivers groundbreaking year M&A activity down under reaches unprecedented highs as decarbonization and digitalization drive the dealmaker agenda
Insight 25 Feb 2022 Backed by SPACs, IPOs hit new heights in 2021 A combination of SPACs, pent-up demand from pandemic-shocked 2020 and a wave of technology listings drove the IPO market to record highs
Insight 23 Feb 2022 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.
Insight 23 Feb 2022 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.
Insight 23 Feb 2022 Global decarbonization goals drive renewables M&A Ambitious decarbonization policies are encouraging dealmaking within the renewables industry, with the sector’s untapped potential too big to ignore
Insight 22 Feb 2022 India M&A sets new records in 2021 Dealmaker interest from both home and abroad, along with record private equity activity, has driven India’s dealmaking activity to an all-time high
Insight 17 Feb 2022 Loan activity climbed to boost leveraged finance issuance in the Asia-Pacific region Real estate sector headwinds stifled high yield markets in the Asia-Pacific region, but loan issuance went from strength to strength to post double-digit gains
Insight 14 Feb 2022 Facing headwinds The aviation sector has endured a difficult two years amid border closures and lockdowns. In spite of persistent volatility and uncertainty, our survey finds that senior executives are cautiously optimistic about the state of global aviation financing in 2022
Insight 14 Feb 2022 European leveraged finance: From surviving to thriving Leveraged loan and high yield bond markets in Western and Southern Europe saw a major resurgence in the past 12 months, driven initially by refinancing, followed by almost unprecedented M&A and buyout issuance, and setting the stage for, on balance, a productive year ahead
Insight 11 Feb 2022 Loan activity drives US leveraged finance to new heights while high yield bond issuance maintains lofty pace Large double-digit gains in US loan issuance meant leveraged finance markets ended 2021 with a bang and set the stage for robust activity in 2022
Insight 11 Feb 2022 CLO activity skyrockets in the US Financial stimulus and sustained investor appetite for yield have seen US CLO issuance scale record heights
Insight 10 Feb 2022 Buy-and-build boom sees add-on debt surge Issuers are tapping institutional loan markets for add-on debt at a rapid pace as private equity firms turn to buy-and-build strategies to lower entry multiples and accelerate deployment
Insight 10 Feb 2022 Islamic finance closes in on LIBOR transition Islamic finance providers have been slow to make the transition away from LIBOR, as the replacement benchmark rates pose challenges in the context of Sharia compliance
Insight 10 Feb 2022 Egypt M&A posts impressive rebound in 2021 Interest in high-growth industries such as TMT and financial services resulted in a string of deals—from both local and international bidders.
Insight 09 Feb 2022 UK Pensions Regulator's new criminal powers are a wake-up call to companies planning corporate transactions The UK Pensions Regulator is gaining stronger powers, which will have a significant impact on companies undertaking activities such as M&A, secured borrowing, and restructuring. Following best practice and thinking ahead have become more important than ever.
Insight 09 Feb 2022 FDI on the radar screen Governments around the world are tightening their scrutiny of foreign direct investments
Insight 08 Feb 2022 M&A drives issuance in busy healthcare space Following a year of healthy activity, M&A deals in the pipeline are set to sustain leveraged finance issuance in the pharmaceutical, medical and biotech sector in the months ahead.