A string of deals took place in the first quarter as energy firms look to capitalize on offshore wind's potential  

More than any other factor, the energy transition motivates utilities deals worldwide

European non-performing loan trends in a post-COVID-19 world

Where will the European NPL market go from here? A lot depends on vaccine rollouts and the end of debt relief measures. For many, that will be their first chance to assess the damage and plan ahead.

Early in 2020, as the pandemic took hold, the European NPL market went into lockdown along with the rest of the economy—but as the market opened up in the second half of the year, NPL sellers jumped back in, setting the stage for a busier 2021.

In Q1 2021, private equity activity reached its highest quarterly value in more than a decade

European Leveraged Finance Client Alert Series: March 2021

COVID-19 disruption has had little impact on borrowers' ability to refinance debt and extend loan maturities

SWFs acquired more deals in 2020 as they hunted for stable returns in volatile times

Although most SPAC activity is concentrated in the US, the boom in listings spells opportunities for European firms

When COVID-19 closed the IPO window at the start of last year, expectations were bleak. But the market fought back and 2020 ended on a high.

As the pandemic continues to overshadow financial markets and the global economy, the following factors will have a major impact on the IPO market in 2021

Early-year highs gave way to a pandemic-driven downturn, which was then followed by a revival in H2

IPO activity ground to a halt following the outbreak of the pandemic, but activity in the second half of the year more than made up for the downturn

The European leveraged finance market remains resilient following a year of unprecedented hardship, as lenders dissect credits to determine the best possible deals, from business fundamentals to pricing and documentary terms