Recent Insights

As enforcement authorities across the world ramp up efforts to investigate and prosecute corruption, compliance programs are becoming more important than ever.

Appetite continues to grow, driven by the emergence of new financial technology and asset classes

Deals are generally approved, but a new law increases the number and types of deals reviewed

Deals are generally not blocked by the Italian government. However, in connection with the clearance process, conditions may be imposed that can have a significant impact on the investment

While few deals are challenged in Canada, national security reviews are becoming more common and complex

New amendments potentially require foreign investors to disclose information about beneficiaries, beneficial owners and controlling persons as part of pre-clearance

National security interventions have, with one exception, involved defense considerations

Proposed European foreign direct investment regulation—a first step toward harmonized European investment controls

Deals are generally not blocked in Finland

New legislation has been proposed to expand the scope of French national security reviews, especially in the technology sector, and to strengthen the powers of French authorities to impose sanctions

Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy is enforcing a stricter regime for foreign direct investment reviews

Australia requires a wide variety of investments by foreign businesses to be reviewed and approved before completion

China is attempting to implement a more structured and comprehensive system to keep a closer eye on economic deals that might have security implications

Japan’s implementation of the 2017 amendments to FEFTA must be watched closely to see whether Japan will adopt a more aggressive stance

As the number and type of climate-related claims against companies, governments and individuals increase worldwide, pressure is mounting on businesses to ramp up action.

Current approaches for managing global growth.

Deployment of battery storage technology is gaining pace, but it may struggle to reach its full potential until energy regulation and financing solutions adapt

Leveraging transactional synergies to establish a foundation for success.  

Sustained, fair, inclusive growth

What will future minerals supply chains look like? Will sustainability attributes drive purchasing decisions?

Blockchain and smart contracts could deliver a much-needed productivity boost to the mining and metals global supply chain

Blockchain has the potential to revolutionise the way real estate is managed and transacted globally.

As the Basel III requirements continue to take effect, Turkish banks find themselves under increased pressure to boost their capital and grow their balance sheets

Mexico's banking sector, newly open to foreign entities, draws Asia-based financial institutions for multiple reasons.

Despite intensifying competition within the market, US private equity activity is yet to show signs of a downturn

Bulky oil & gas deals pushed energy, mining & utilities close to the top spot in H1, while digital disruption ensured a steady flow of tech deals

Dealmakers across all industries are looking to secure US tech assets in order to keep up with the technological changes disrupting their industries

Despite a drop in headline figures, M&A within the US consumer sector remains an important method to secure long-term growth

A steadying oil price signals a brighter future for oil & gas M&A, yet market caution remains

Activity in the sector is fueled by the need to refill product pipelines and navigate convergence between health and tech firms

US dealmakers are learning to navigate the complex world of blockchain M&A, but they will have to proceed with care in heavily regulated sectors

An overview of the financial regulatory landscape and key trends to watch

Noteworthy rulings out of the Delaware Supreme Court and the Court of Chancery in the past six months are already having consequences for M&A activity