M&A Explorer | Despite a slow start to the year, fundraising for impact strategies in Europe is on the rise and the long-term prospects are bright

In collaboration with White & Case on shareholder activism in the UK, France and Germany.

Inflation concerns, rising interest rates and the specter of war cast a more sober tone over equity markets in 2022 and through Q1 2023, throttling appetite for IPOs in most regions—but not all

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has plans to regulate SPACs more closely and mandate ESG reporting—sponsors and companies should pay close attention

Global IPO markets faced unexpected headwinds in 2022, prompting some to postpone their deals until the dust settles, but the market remains resilient

Debt Explorer | Sustainability-linked and green loan issuance in the US proved resilient in 2022 despite overall dislocation and disruption in loan markets

Identifying legal frameworks for developing countries to address climate change

A conversation with Jacquelyn MacLennan, EU competition and trade law partner, Global Pro Bono Practice Leader (2015 – 2022) and Business & Human Rights Interest Group member

Facilitating green and blue bonds in Africa

Following a busy 2022, a range of factors will likely influence activist campaigns during 2023 

Making Türkiye an attractive investment destination continues to be a priority for the government.

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy continues to tighten FDI control, but the investment climate remains liberal in principle.

Although the issuances of sustainability-linked bonds declined by more than a third in 2022, government focus on delivering net-zero carbon emissions and companies and investors prioritizing ESG bode well for long-term SLBs prospects

Debt Explorer | Although ESG and green debt activity in Asia may have slowed somewhat in 2022, it is now an established feature of the market

Integrating the principles of a just transition will increasingly be at the core of energy transition strategies

What Companies Need to Know to Protect Imports and Avoid Penalties in the United States, the European Union, and Germany

M&A Explorer | Ambitious net-zero targets will unquestionably be the biggest catalyst for M&A in the energy sector for years to come

The US made its energy transition intentions clear when the administration announced its commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050—the clock is ticking, but how will M&A play a part?

What importers need to know to comply with the US' growing arsenal of customs laws in the fight against forced labor

Financing of infrastructure projects should require protections for privacy

Projects that protect and restore the environment improve carbon storage and strengthen the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, says Dan Collison, Chief Executive of Farm Africa.

The possibility of climate markets has finally materialized into the draft stage at COP27, but many crucial decisions that would allow for carbon trading to begin in earnest were deferred to COP28.

The 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) brings together countries to address global climate change issues.