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How to structure a real estate joint venture: Eight things you need to know

How to structure a real estate joint venture: Eight things you need to know

How to structure a real estate joint venture: Eight things you need to know

The market is buzzing with speculation and activity across the battery supply chain

Understanding dispute risks inherent in all new nuclear power plant projects could go a long way in helping all involved to manage these disputes when they arise

Costs associated with LIBOR's discontinuation could tip the scale in favour of fixed-rate loans in real estate finance

Managing your international business risks in 2019

The US M&A market delivered a surprisingly robust first half, with total value rising 9 percent year-on-year. Volume, on the other hand, dipped 21 percent

Despite accumulating a vast, historic pile of capital for acquisitions, private equity has moderated its pace of buyouts in the first half of the year

The pharmaceutical, medical and biotech sector was number one by value, followed by technology, media and telecoms (TMT). TMT led by volume, followed by industrial and chemicals.

The need to replenish intellectual property has pushed the pharma industry to the highest-performing sector by M&A value

H1 2019 has seen deal value continue to climb in technology M&A, as digital disruption overtakes segments of the market such as fintech and Big Data

M&A activity in the retail sector fell sharply during the first half of 2019, as uncertainty and digital disruption continue to put pressure on the sector

After a standout 2018, real estate M&A has dropped significantly in the first half of 2019, but segments of the market such as logistics and hotels have remained attractive

Proposed revisions to current financial statement disclosure requirements for business acquisitions and dispositions would simplify compliance while ensuring investors get the information they need

Many of the factors that have underpinned recent M&A activity remain in place, but concerns are mounting

A rise in US mega-transactions more than made up for a drop in volume in the first half of 2019

In Tokyo, White & Case gathers leading thinkers on international business and trade policy from around the globe to explore what evolving economic and social change mean for Pacific nations—and to propose effective responses.

The EV revolution is fully underway. With the UK government committed to the eradication of emissions and automakers fully embracing EVs, a tipping point seems to be on the near horizon. 

Cov-lite loans can leave lenders with limited restructuring options, but creative lenders will still find ways to bring debtors to the table

As global water shortages worsen, desalination projects are likely to proliferate. Sponsors that can manage project risk will capture significant value while helping the world meet its water needs

Financial institutions M&A sector trends: fintech — H1 2019 and outlook for H2 2019

Financial institutions M&A sector trends: banks — H1 2019 and outlook for H2 2019

Financial institutions M&A sector trends: asset/wealth management — H1 2019 and outlook for H2 2019

Financial institutions M&A sector trends: payments — H1 2019 and outlook for H2 2019

Financial institutions M&A sector trends: stock exchanges/clearing houses — H1 2019 and outlook for H2 2019

Financial institutions M&A sector trends: brokers/trading service providers — H1 2019 and outlook for H2 2019

Financial institutions M&A sector trends: credit cards/consumer finance — H1 2019 and outlook for H2 2019

Financial institutions M&A sector trends: specialty finance/marketplace lending — H1 2019 and outlook for H2 2019

We highlight the key European M&A trends in the first half of 2019, and provide our insights into the outlook for M&A moving forward

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

As connected cars proliferate, auto, tech and financial companies will form alliances that raise familiar legal issues in new contexts

Electric storage has been around for decades in the form of pumped hydro storage. But recent advances in battery and cutting-edge storage technologies have generated renewed interest in the benefits of storage.

Can tokenised mining royalties and metal streams unlock a new investor base?

Our third annual survey finds that a bullish outlook and the ascendance of domestic and Asian buyers could make 2019 a standout year.

Despite strong government support and growing capacity, a lengthy approval process may slow progress

An overview of rules and developments in Australia, Germany, Japan, Mexico, the UK and the US

As more Turkish companies begin to report liquidity issues and economic pressures begin to bite, successful financial restructurings are likely to become increasingly critical to the prosperity of the Turkish economy

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