Insight 18 May 2018 Renewed focus on common ownership The European Commission is paying greater attention to investors who hold stakes in multiple companies in the same industry and considering how this concentration of influence might have an anti-competitive effect
Insight 18 May 2018 Avoiding the merger control blues Effective handling of antitrust issues can help businesses bolster their negotiating position—whichever side of the deal they're on.
Insight 18 May 2018 Global merger control: Crossing the finish line Global economic growth is back on the agenda and companies are once again looking to position themselves for success by pursuing mergers and acquisitions. But what are the prerequisites for success in an increasingly disrupted world?
Insight 18 May 2018 Private equity and merger control: Increasing buyer scrutiny The evolution in private equity means that forward-thinking firms are adding early-stage review to their merger strategy.
Insight 18 May 2018 Innovation in merger control The European Commission is increasingly concerned that market consolidation will harm innovation and has changed dramatically the way it examines the impact of mergers on innovation. Merging parties should be prepared for it.
Insight 18 May 2018 Taking back control: Brexit's impact on merger rules Whether it is 'hard' or 'soft', a UK exit from the EU will mean a very different dynamic in terms of merger control
Insight 18 May 2018 Enforcers take aim at gun-jumping Gun-jumping has been in the crosshairs of competition-law enforcers for the past decade, and recent developments show authorities across the world are taking an even tougher line
Insight 18 May 2018 Too late for a fix? When European Union Courts overrule European Commission decisions on transactions, finding a solution to the situation can be challenging for parties to the deal
Insight 18 May 2018 Japan: Big Data and the big reveal In the past 18 months, Japan’s regulator has tackled Big Data, introduced greater disclosure and conducted a high-profile, parallel merger review.
Insight 09 May 2018 2018 International Arbitration Survey: The Evolution of International Arbitration
Insight 27 Mar 2018 Brexit sparks employee reshuffle to EU capitals Not content to wait for a final Brexit plan, international companies are already exploring shifting operations out of the United Kingdom to retain European Union advantages.
Insight 27 Mar 2018 New EU rules raise the stakes on data protection GDPR will strengthen data protection for individuals and simplify the regulatory environment by establishing a unified standard across the EU. But it poses significant challenges for companies.
Insight 27 Mar 2018 Potential US trade policy changes may bring worldwide effects Businesses and governments can take steps to get ready for possible trade policy shifts under the new US administration
Insight 27 Mar 2018 New York cybersecurity regulations may apply globally Financial institutions around the world should consider whether their operations are subject to the NYDFS new cybersecurity regulations
Insight 27 Mar 2018 Pressure builds on businesses to address human rights concerns With regulators, shareholders and consumers all paying closer attention to human rights records, companies can’t ignore the risks of inaction
Insight 27 Mar 2018 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
Insight 27 Mar 2018 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
Insight 27 Mar 2018 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
Insight 27 Mar 2018 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.
Insight 27 Mar 2018 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
Insight 27 Mar 2018 As cloud-based outsourcing rises, financial regulations evolve Banks, regulators and cloud-based providers are forging new models for outsourcing in the financial sector.
Insight 27 Mar 2018 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
Insight 27 Mar 2018 M&A and Private Equity We advised on 282 announced M&A deals with a US$339 billion+ aggregate value.
Insight 27 Mar 2018 Banking and Capital Markets We advised clients globally on innovative financing strategies and approaches.
Insight 27 Mar 2018 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.
Insight 27 Mar 2018 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.
Insight 27 Mar 2018 Securities class-action litigation is rising in the UK Trends in class actions mean UK litigation culture may increasingly resemble that of the US.
Insight 27 Mar 2018 Disputes We successfully represented clients in high-stake litigations and arbitrations
Insight 27 Mar 2018 Project and asset finance We represented clients in major projects on six continents.
Insight 27 Mar 2018 Global citizenship Our pro bono work addressed some of the world's most pressing concerns.
Insight 27 Mar 2018 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.
Insight 27 Mar 2018 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.
Insight 27 Mar 2018 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.