Governments around the world are tightening their scrutiny of foreign direct investments  

Against a backdrop of record commodity prices and the pressure for miners to boost their ESG credentials, the sector is seeking to position itself as a trusted partner in fighting climate change.

From record SPAC IPOs and M&A deal flow to the SEC issuing a variety of pronouncements, last year was one to remember.  

Annual deal value more than doubled 2020’s total to reach all-time high  

Deal value exceeded US$1 trillion in every quarter for the first time in history, in just one example of the record-shattering 2021.  

The data White & Case gathered from 58 of the most active merger control jurisdictions globally reveals trends and insights that can't be gleaned from data on single jurisdictions considered in isolation.

Logistics, packaging and shipments companies are using M&A to expand their service coverage and future proof.

Heightened interest in medical suppliers, contract research organizations and biotech firms resulted in an impressive year for healthcare dealmaking.

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

Issuance of leveraged loans and high yield bonds to fund buyouts surged to quarterly highs in 2021 as private equity sponsors raised their investment game

Deal activity in the auto industry has never been higher, as manufacturers look to capitalize on the shift towards electric vehicles  

Despite a spike in energy prices and persistent inflation, year-to-date leveraged loan activity showed substantial gains on 2020 levels  

Transitioning to new priorities in a post-pandemic era

PGMs are helping Southern African mining remain relevant and contributing to a global clean and green transition

An innovative, first-of-its-kind hybrid acquisition financing in Nigeria* 

Lender caution following Zambia's debt repayment default in 2020 has weighed on African debt issuance, but successful raisings by high profile borrowers show that investor appetite remains resilient

Africa is a priority for several Biden administration agencies working in development finance

H1 2021 dealmaking within the continent appears to be turning a corner

Significant differences exist between terms that typically apply in M&A transactions in Africa and Europe

Africa offers vast potential for renewable energy deployment and investments

Climate change litigation is increasing steadily worldwide, but few cases have been filed yet in Africa

Global high yield markets paused for breath in Q3 2021, but year-to-date issuance remains ahead of 2020 levels in most regions

COVID-19 has created strong incentives for investment in digital infrastructure in Latin America, especially in 5G, private networks, data centers and fiberoptic cables

After four quarters in a row of exceptionally high PE activity, Q3 2021 has continued the trend, recording the highest value and volume of any third quarter on record  

Despite a drop on the previous quarter, Q3 2021 global M&A value represented the strongest Q3 on Mergermarket record. 

Financial institutions M&A sector trends: stock exchanges/trading venues — H1 2021 and outlook for H2 2021

Financial institutions M&A sector trends: payments — H1 2021 and outlook for H2 2021

Financial institutions M&A sector trends: fintech — H1 2021 and outlook for H2 2021

Financial institutions M&A sector trends: banks — H1 2021 and outlook for H2 2021

PGMs are helping to ensure that Southern African mining remains relevant and is contributing to the global clean and green transition

Investors are returning to mining & metals amid an almost unprecedented rally in the US capital markets that is taking place despite the continued economic challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic

The metals sector is an attractive target for decarbonization due to the energy-intensive nature of traditional production processes.

As governments around the world are pursuing revised mining fiscal policies and more aggressive enforcement, investors need to prepare themselves for an active period of resource nationalism.

Key considerations around bribery and corruption risks, as the mining & metals sector is gaining critical momentum in the world's energy transition toward a low-carbon future.

ESG-linked financing issuance swelled in 2021, with issuers responding to the rapid growth in investor demand for environmental and socially-linked debt issuance

Take private activity reached a decade high in the first half of 2021, fueled by large sums of dry powder and heated competition for assets.