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
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Canada
Since COVID-19, deals involving foreign state-owned enterprises or enterprises related to public health or the supply of critical goods and services are increasingly subject to review
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United States
Most deals are approved, but new rules covering more types of transactions and requiring mandatory filings in certain cases have changed the landscape
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Brexit: Fresh Perspectives – Impact of Brexit on mergers and antitrust cases
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5 things you need to know about… proposed Takeover Code changes
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Corporate Governance: Preparing for the 2021 AGM season—key insights from 2020 and areas for focus in 2021
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Chemicals and materials deals down from 2019 highs but recovery is on the way
While COVID shut the window on deals in H1 2020, Q3 saw a revival that augurs well for the rest of the year and beyond
