US deal activity held up remarkably well in the face of unprecedented uncertainty in 2020, with total deal value in H2 surpassing the previous year
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How Australian laws and regulations affect carbon capture and storage
CCS projects are regulated by the Commonwealth, states and territories under CCS legislation and more general environmental laws and requirements
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Carbon capture and storage M&A is likely to accelerate in the US
Despite short-term headwinds, long-term trends are likely to drive increased investment in carbon capture and storage
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How US environmental laws and regulations affect carbon capture and storage
Although there are no CCS-specific federal environmental laws or regulations, the federal government has significant influence on how CCS is implemented in the US
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US tax credit encourages investment in carbon capture and storage
Our overview of the Section 45Q tax credit helps investors understand how they may receive incentives to capture, store and use carbon dioxide and carbon oxide
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Corporate Transparency Act and New Implications for US Special Purpose Vehicles, Wealth Structuring and Other Arrangements
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Market Tracker Trend Report: Trends in UK Public M&A in 2020
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The New FISR Measures – A Step Further in China’s National Security Review of Foreign Investments
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2020 Half-year in review: M&A legal and market developments
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UK Corporate M&A: 2020 into 2021
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UK Corporate M&A: 2020 into 2021
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White & Case supports Smart Contract Hackathon
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Asian oil and gas M&A hits record high amid uncertainty
In a year that saw global oil and gas M&A drop dramatically amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asian region generated record deal value
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5 things you need to know about … trends impacting UK public markets in 2021
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Megadeals drive Middle Eastern M&A in 2020
Dealmaking within the region has been driven by activity at the top-end of the market, as the region’s prize assets continue to attract dealmaker attention despite the downturn
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Hospitality/Leisure M&A finds flourishing niches in 2020
Hospitality and dining have been buffeted by the pandemic, weighing on deal activity. But Q4 has brought welcome refinancing support and investor confidence.
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Vietnamese M&A ticks higher despite global turbulence
M&A in Vietnam surged in Q3, thanks to an economy that has proved resilient in the face of a global pandemic
The energy transition and a growing need for efficient digital infrastructure are two trends fueling infrastructure dealmaking in 2020
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Market Abuse Regulation: FCA Review of Delayed Disclosure of Inside Information
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Corporate Governance Key Developments 2020
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ISS Announces 2021 Benchmark Policy Updates
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5 things you need to know about…new investment controls in the UK
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Renewables M&A offers hope for hard-hit energy sector
Deal activity within the renewables sector has been a bright spot for energy M&A in 2020
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Retail M&A focuses on the essentials in 2020
Global retail M&A value increased year on year, as appetite for supermarket and convenience store assets resulted in big-ticket deals
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EnergyTech: New markets and new business opportunities
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2020: A global perspective
A guide to navigating the rules for investing in countries that require foreign direct investment approval
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Israel M&A tracks global deal downturn in wake of crisis
Deal activity fell dramatically in 2020, but Q3 shows signs of recovery
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China
China has moved to strengthen its review of foreign direct investments in 2020
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Italy
In response to the COVID-19 emergency, the screening powers of the Italian government were significantly expanded
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Germany
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy continues to tighten FDI control, but the investment climate remains liberal in principle
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European Union
In a regime undergoing rapid change, investment screening is currently "light," with red tape increasing for European inbound investment
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Japan
In 2020, Japan tightened foreign direct investment review but also introduced a prior notification exemption scheme
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Australia
Australia requires a wide variety of investments by foreign businesses to be reviewed and approved before completion
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India
Government approval is required for all foreign investments from countries sharing a land border with India
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United Kingdom
With a new piece of primary legislation, the UK government is expected to make more far-reaching changes to its powers of scrutiny over investments that may pose a risk to national security
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Spain
New measures enacted for the purpose of protecting the Spanish economy amid the COVID-19 crisis may persist longer than expected
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France
The French Foreign Investments Control regime has recently been reinforced following a reform of 2019, and other measures have been adopted in view of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Finland
Deals are generally not blocked in Finland, and are reviewed mostly when in the defense and dual-use sectors
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Sweden
Increased awareness of safety concerns related to foreign direct investments has prompted a ramp-up toward the implementation of a general FDI screening regulation
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Mexico
Foreign direct investments, whether undertaken directly or indirectly, are generally allowed without restrictions or the need to obtain prior authorization from an administrative agency
