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First unexplained wealth order may provide a welcome boost for the Serious Fraud Office
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ERA Loans for Ukraine Initiatives
Euros
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Europe’s NPL markets stall despite regulatory push
Debt Explorer | A challenging macroeconomic environment has hampered policymakers’ efforts to stimulate the secondary market for non-performing loan deals in Europe
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10 key things you STILL need to know about the new EU Deforestation Regulation
data centres
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Data centers and water: From scrutiny to opportunity
King Abdullah Financial District, Riyadh
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Sukuk markets keep close eye on standards review
Debt Explorer | The sukuk market is keeping a close watch on a proposed set of Sharia guidelines that could significantly change how sukuk instruments are structured and distributed
Data center
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Power moves: Data center deals are heating up in EMEA
M&A Explorer | AI, social media and cloud computing are driving dealmaking demand in EMEA’s data center subsector
Global currency
Refinancing rally lifts loan issuance as interest rates recede
Debt Explorer | Leveraged loan issuance in the US and Europe showed strong year-on-year gains over the first nine months of 2024 as lower interest rates inspired a wave of refinancing
Assorted money
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Robust refinancing activity bolsters high yield rebound
Debt Explorer | High yield bond issuance in the US and Europe has made strong gains as issuers return to the market to refinance at more attractive rates
London
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European leveraged finance report: Revisiting the crystal ball
Debt Explorer | White & Case’s European leveraged finance team evaluates the predictions they made at the beginning of 2024 for leveraged loan and high yield bond activity
Electric vehicle
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EVs at a crossroads: Where next for electric vehicle M&A?
M&A Explorer | The EV industry is facing multiple headwinds in 2024 including consumer pullback, but future dealmaking prospects look solid as buyers seek to safeguard future growth, with China leading the way
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EU Listing Act
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New ECJ Judgement on the Price Indication Directive: Implications for Online Retailers and Marketplaces
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Looking at all the angles: incremental debt incurrence flexibility in detail
Dawn Raid Analysis Quarterly
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Dawn Raid Analysis Quarterly: 2024 Q3
White & Case Dawn Raid Analysis Quarterly (DRAQ) is an information resource on surprise on-the-spot inspections (dawn raids) across Europe. Here, we guide you through the latest updates and legal developments for 2024 Q3.
solar panels and turbines
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Spain’s renewable energy industry readies for refinancing
Debt Explorer | Spain's renewable energy assets are producing more power than ever. However, as energy prices flatten out, refinancing renewable energy infrastructure could prove to be tricky
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Ukraine concludes historic restructuring of US$20.5 billion of international bonds
Euro note
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NPL players rethink strategy in a changing market
Elevated interest rates have led to an increase in European NPL volumes, but levels remain far below the peaks during the financial crisis period. NPL investors and servicers are rethinking their business models to adjust to a smaller market
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Australia’s proposed mandatory merger notification thresholds announced
Assorted money
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High yield issuance climbs, but markets still seek direction
Debt Explorer | High yield activity in the US, Europe and APAC revives after a tricky period, but markets remain uncertain moving into the final months of 2024
various money
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Refinancing surge reenergizes US and European loan markets
US and European leveraged loan markets record massive increases in issuance as issuers race to refinance
Aerial view of Cape Town from Signal Hill
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South Africa M&A regulation: Adapting to change
Debt Explorer | A peaceful election and slowing inflation have put M&A markets in South Africa in a more advantageous position. However, taking advantage of South African deal opportunities requires a clear understanding of a rapidly evolving regulatory backdrop
Close up view of paper money
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Moving on up: Europe’s CLO market is making a strong comeback
Debt Explorer | The first half of 2024 has been a bumper year for European Collateralized Loan Obligations and a mix of market and legislative catalysts could push the second half into record-breaking territory
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The Government of Georgia defeats an ICC arbitration claim of US$ 1.5 billion at its highest over its termination of an investment agreement for the development of the Anaklia Port
Dawn Raid Analysis Quarterly
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Dawn Raid Analysis Quarterly: 2024 Q2
White & Case Dawn Raid Analysis Quarterly (DRAQ) is an information resource on surprise on-the-spot inspections (dawn raids) across Europe. Here, we guide you through the latest updates and legal developments for 2024 Q2.
Aerial view of residential building
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Covered bond issuance climbs as investors seek traditional asset classes
Debt Explorer | Demand for covered bonds is rising as investors seek opportunities to deploy capital in low-risk assets during a period of market uncertainty
Folded cash
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Investors flock to investment grade debt markets
Debt Explorer | Investment grade debt markets have enjoyed buoyant activity levels as elevated interest rates see investors and lenders race to build exposure to high-quality borrowers
Solar
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PE firms increasingly target infrastructure
M&A Explorer | The addition of infrastructure to PE firms’ playbooks is part of a broader embrace of adjacent private market asset classes
financial buildings
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Charting a path for European carve-outs
M&A Explorer | Carve-outs offer a path to streamline operations, raise cash and unlock shareholder value, but have faced various stifling market conditions in 2024
Euro and dollar
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Strong start for high yield bond markets in US and Europe
Debt Explorer | US and European high yield issuance surged in Q1 2024, but in APAC, conditions remain challenging
coins
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Global leveraged loan markets spring to life
Debt Explorer | Leveraged loan issuance in the US and Europe rallied in Q1 2024 as a clearer view of interest rates brings lenders and borrowers back to the market
Battery
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Battery storage M&A powers into 2024
M&A Explorer | Investment in the battery energy storage sector reaches record highs as the need for flexibility in the renewables sector increases
ESG and Sustainability
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Global antitrust sustainability heatmap
Dawn Raid Analysis Quarterly
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Dawn Raid Analysis Quarterly: 2024 Q1
White & Case Dawn Raid Analysis Quarterly (DRAQ) is an information resource on surprise on-the-spot inspections (dawn raids) across Europe. Here, we guide you through the latest updates and legal developments for 2024 Q1.
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Bright spots: Sweden and CIS present opportunities after a challenging 2023
After a slow 12 months, issuers and investors in Sweden and the CIS are hopeful that their IPO markets can punch above their weight in the year ahead
modern architecture
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Market overview: The global IPO landscape
Rising interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty put the brakes on new IPO activity across global markets in 2023. However, after a challenging period, the outlook for IPO activity in 2024 is improving
currency
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Tighter profits drive NPL consolidation
Debt Explorer | Weaker deal flow and tighter profit margins are driving a wave of consolidation in the European non-performing loan servicer market
intersections
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Europe holds enduring appeal for Asia-Pacific dealmakers
M&A Explorer | APAC investors continue to seek out high-growth assets across the continent despite a global slowdown in M&A activity
technology
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Fintechs hunt for growth in an uncertain climate
M&A Explorer | Fintech companies must find new revenue streams if they want to thrive in the current market
cargo
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Dealmakers turn to M&A to combat supply disruption
M&A Explorer | M&A is emerging as a vital tool to support the realignment and resilience of global supply chains