2021 Summer Review: M&A legal and market developments
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New heights: US M&A H1 2021
US M&A set a new record for value in H1 2021—and nearly surpassed the full-year figure for 2020
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Six trends to look out for in the second half of 2021
After a turbulent 18 months which saw M&A crash before an impressive return to form, H2 2021 is set for continued strong deal activity, as well as new challenges
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Notable decisions from Delaware courts
In the first half of 2021, Delaware courts issued several decisions affecting M&A dealmaking
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SEC to take tougher line on enforcement
New Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has put scrutiny of SPACs and private funds at the top of his agenda
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Reverse break-up fees emerge in response to deal terminations
Even as economies pick up, dealmakers have maintained focus on managing the risk of broken deals
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CFIUS set to continue careful scrutiny under Biden Administration
President Joe Biden's approach to the national security risks posed by foreign-backed M&A may differ in style from his predecessor, but not in substance
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US dealmaking braces for more challenging antitrust environment
After campaigning for the presidency on a platform that included more aggressive antitrust enforcement, Joe Biden has taken early steps to honor those pledges
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Infrastructure M&A forges ahead, even before government boost
After a pause, investment in infrastructure has ballooned, even before the Biden administration's US$1 trillion-plus plan is passed
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Real estate sees welcome revival in M&A in 2021
M&A value among real estate firms quadrupled year-on-year in H1, after a tough 2020
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Power & renewables M&A soars on back of green policies
The power and renewables industry is positioned for a sustained period of strong deal activity as the US focuses on hitting net zero carbon emissions by 2050
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Consumer and retail M&A picks up speed
Deals in the consumer and retail sector show signs of recovery as consumer spending rallies post-pandemic
The value of healthcare M&A in H1 surpassed pre-pandemic levels
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Technology dealmaking goes from strength to strength
Technology M&A activity is thriving in 2021 as dealmakers continue to turn to the sector in search of assets with high-quality earnings and growth prospects
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Oil & gas M&A rebounds after pandemic lows
After a year of volatility, the oil & gas industry has stabilized and M&A activity has resumed
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Sector overview: TMT and healthcare continue to dominate
TMT M&A tops the sector charts again
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US M&A hits record highs
The US enjoyed record levels of M&A activity in H1 2021, as dealmakers made up for lost time caused by pandemic-related disruptions
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US leisure and retail M&A roars back
Investors are finding businesses showing resilience
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Surging M&A megadeals top records in Q2
Low interest rates and high levels of liquidity are fueling transformational M&A deals
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ESMA Guidance on EU SPAC prospectuses
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Market Tracker Trend Report: Trends in UK Public M&A in H1 2021
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Global PE posts record buyout value in Q2 thanks to TMT, pharma
Increasing cooperation between global PE players is pushing up price tags
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Surging TMT transactions carry Q2 global M&A to record heights
A brightening macroeconomic outlook and supportive deal environment helped push second-quarter value to a new record.
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Environmental laws and regulations affecting US offshore wind
To meet project goals, proponents must understand rules related to the environment, species and habitats, and visual and noise impacts
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The German Parliament passed the "Act on Corporate Due Diligence in Supply Chains" on 11 June 2021
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Pandemic powers European infrastructure M&A
Soaring demand for digital infrastructure, transportation and social assets has generated landmark deals so far this year
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SPACS drive automotive sector dealmaking uphill
Automotive and automotive-adjacent M&A sees fourth consecutive quarterly rise in value, supported by strong SPAC interest in electric vehicles
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French M&A displays optimism
A number of big-ticket deals in high-growth sectors such as telecommunications and renewables signal a bright future for French dealmaking
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New York’s Sweeping New Antitrust Bill—Requiring NY State Premerger Notification ($9.2M Filing Threshold) and Prohibiting “Abuse of Dominance”—Inches Closer to Becoming Law
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Pandemic fuels consumer PE activity in Q1
Soaring demand in high-growth industries is causing a steady flow of PE investment into the sector
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Omnibus Law and Its Implementing Regulations
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Pandemic fuels real estate and hospitality turnaround M&A activity
The number of distressed and liquidation-related M&A deals, especially in the US and UK, has increased year on year as businesses struggle to adapt to their post-pandemic reality.
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China and private equity fuel Asia's tech dealmaking in Q1
Emerging technologies attract increasing interest from dealmakers, buoyed by strong economic fundamentals and healthy macroeconomics
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Streaming royalties are music to private equity's ears
Dependable recurring income from digital music rights is attracting major investment from PE funds.
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5 things you need to know about … short selling
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Healthcare M&A delivers promising first quarter
Dealmaking within the PMB sector enjoyed an impressive start as companies across the globe embarked on their post-pandemic recovery.
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Transportation M&A posts new record in Q1
The first quarter of 2021 saw a string of big-ticket deals in the transportation sector, pushing quarterly deal value to a record high
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Broadening the scope further – Latest revisions of German FDI rules go live
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PE real estate deals bounce back in Q1
Signs of a rebound follow last year's pullback in private equity real estate deals
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Offshore wind fuels European M&A wave
A string of deals took place in the first quarter as energy firms look to capitalize on offshore wind's potential
