Recent Insights

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US M&A shows enduring strength in 2017 and heading into 2018

M&A’s strategic relevance and strong fundamentals in the US fueled dealmaking in 2017—and are likely to continue to drive activity in 2018

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Chinese cross-border M&A is likely to grow significantly over the next decade

Economic fundamentals suggest that Chinese outbound M&A will remain strong—if China can successfully manage short-term challenges

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Financial services find rewards—and risks—in artificial intelligence

To ride the wave of AI, financial services companies will have to navigate evolving standards, regulations and risk dynamics—particularly regarding data rights, algorithmic accountability and cybersecurity

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Sovereigns look to green bonds to finance sustainable growth

Green bonds allow sovereign issuers to diversify their investor base, support investment in sustainable infrastructure and conquer conservation challenges at a low cost of funding.

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Navigating the pitfalls in project-on-project structures

Without safeguards, the structure of choice for many refinery and petrochemical projects can expose sponsors and financiers to costly risks

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As cloud-based outsourcing rises, financial regulations evolve

Banks, regulators and cloud-based providers are forging new models for outsourcing in the financial sector.

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Algorithms and bias: Outcomes may matter as much as intentions

New interpretations of the law could increase the risks of letting artificial intelligence make decisions where liability for unfair practices exists

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2017 New Partners
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M&A and Private Equity

We advised on 282 announced M&A deals with a US$339 billion+ aggregate value.

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Banking and Capital Markets

We advised clients globally on innovative financing strategies and approaches.

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North Sea decommissioning: Primed for a boom?

The complexities and challenges associated with decommissioning North Sea offshore oil and gas assets have dampened M&A activity in the past—but change is coming.

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Alternatives to prosecution in an age of global enforcement

When pursuing alternatives to prosecution, multinationals need global strategies to navigate potential enforcement actions from multiple national authorities.

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Securities class-action litigation is rising in the UK

Trends in class actions mean UK litigation culture may increasingly resemble that of the US.

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Disputes

We successfully represented clients in high-stake litigations and arbitrations

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Project and asset finance

We represented clients in major projects on six continents.

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Global citizenship

Our pro bono work addressed some of the world's most pressing concerns.

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Building the law firm of the future

In 2017, White & Case’s New York office moved to a state-of-the-art space reflecting our culture and values.

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Firm history book documents more than a century of growth
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Diversity and inclusion
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A winning World Cup event

Hosted by our Bratislava office, the World Cup was held in Vienna and featured football and volleyball events. Team Berlin won the football final, while Team Bratislava was victorious in the volleyball final.

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Transforming our recruiting efforts with associates’ insights
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Strengthening client relationships through lawyer secondments
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Finding opportunity amid disruption

In the autumn of 2017, we held a coordinated seminar series, “Making sense of a fragmenting world,” in three cities to help clients and colleagues navigate a shifting global landscape.

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2017 Awards and Rankings
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Data centers: The alternative investment asset class

It is an exciting time to be a part of the global data center industry as the world's ever-increasing demand for more data continues to drive growth exponentially.

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Mining & Metals 2018: Full speed ahead?
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EU banking supervision: What to expect in 2018
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Breaking the bonds that bind
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European fintech: New rules on the way
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The year of blockchain: Global legal framework begins to take form
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All change for Poland's banking market
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Financial Regulatory Observer - February 2018
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US M&A survey: Drivers, dilemmas and destinations

Our exclusive survey identifies impacts from tax reforms and the repatriation of offshore capital as key areas to watch in 2018. Digital innovation remains a major driver for transactions, while effective due diligence poses a challenge.  

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Energy dealmaking is fueled by oil and power

Oil & gas dealmaking continues to generate the bulk of sector activity; consolidation in the power sector was driven by unsettled market conditions.

Chemicals
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Industrials and chemicals M&A moves into the digital age

While market uncertainty surrounding tax reforms and NAFTA negotiations caused sector deal value to take a hit in 2017, technological convergence continues to generate a healthy level of deals.

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Pursuit of scale drives consumer M&A

The race to consolidate resulted in a flurry of megadeals in 2017, while the disruptive impact of technology on consumer behavior continues to generate activity

Technology
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Why you need cybersecurity risk management

Cyber risk — best practices for incident preparedness and response

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The new FIDIC rainbow: A major departure or just an update?