New requirements for obtaining a Power Generation Permit
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Global IPOs: A blockbuster year
IPOs boomed in 2021, with both the number of new listings and the total proceeds raised breaking records. But dealmakers face a tougher road ahead.
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Global IPOs: Conclusion
The dust is settling after the flurry of activity in 2021, and the IPO market is facing considerable headwinds. The following key themes could dominate equity market headlines in 2022
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Latin American IPOs surged on the back of tech listings
IPOs of Latin America-based companies enjoyed a robust year in 2021, especially when it came to listings in Brazil in sectors like fintech
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Global IPOs reached new highs
Fueled by strong stock markets and the need for yield, investors poured money into IPOs in 2021, resulting in a record-breaking year
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Bonds drive Latin American debt activity
After weathering pandemic-related disruption early in 2021, Latin American loan and bond markets remained open for business, with bonds leading the way
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ESG pressures fuel dealmaking
Companies across the globe are turning to M&A to fulfill their ESG ambitions while investors seek the steep returns on offer
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Mexico: New defense procedure against inclusion in Blocked Persons List
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Mexico: New federal courts for commercial bankruptcy proceedings (concursos mercantiles)
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Colombia update – Energy, mining and pension reform among priorities for 2022 Colombian presidential election front-runner
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Backed by SPACs, IPOs hit new heights in 2021
A combination of SPACs, pent-up demand from pandemic-shocked 2020 and a wave of technology listings drove the IPO market to record highs
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Resumption of effects of the Resolution regarding import and export permits for hydrocarbons and petroleum products
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Global decarbonization goals drive renewables M&A
Ambitious decarbonization policies are encouraging dealmaking within the renewables industry, with the sector’s untapped potential too big to ignore
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Supreme Court of Justice withdraws mining concessions for lack of community consultations
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FDI on the radar screen
Governments around the world are tightening their scrutiny of foreign direct investments
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2021: A spectacular year for SPACs
From record SPAC IPOs and M&A deal flow to the SEC issuing a variety of pronouncements, last year was one to remember.
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Global private equity delivers groundbreaking 2021
Annual deal value more than doubled 2020’s total to reach all-time high
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Global M&A hits new milestone in 2021
Deal value exceeded US$1 trillion in every quarter for the first time in history, in just one example of the record-shattering 2021.
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Logistics deals deliver for investors as supply chains struggle
Logistics, packaging and shipments companies are using M&A to expand their service coverage and future proof.
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Healthcare M&A on track to set new record in 2021
Heightened interest in medical suppliers, contract research organizations and biotech firms resulted in an impressive year for healthcare dealmaking.
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: Mexico
Foreign direct investments, whether undertaken directly or indirectly, are generally allowed without restrictions or the need to obtain prior authorization
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: A global perspective
A guide to navigating the rules for investing in countries that require foreign direct investment approval
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Active private equity firms buoy buyout issuance
Issuance of leveraged loans and high yield bonds to fund buyouts surged to quarterly highs in 2021 as private equity sponsors raised their investment game
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Energy Transition & Industry Impact – Latin American Energy
COP26 Video Series
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Law360 Expert Analysis: Questions To Ask If Doing Business In A Corruption Hot Spot
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Automotive M&A is in top gear
Deal activity in the auto industry has never been higher, as manufacturers look to capitalize on the shift towards electric vehicles
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Leveraged loan markets keep on rolling
Despite a spike in energy prices and persistent inflation, year-to-date leveraged loan activity showed substantial gains on 2020 levels
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High yield bond markets make steady year-on-year gains
Global high yield markets paused for breath in Q3 2021, but year-to-date issuance remains ahead of 2020 levels in most regions
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Latin America Focus: Fall 2021
Opportunities and challenges in post-COVID-19 Latin America
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M&A in post-COVID-19 Latin America
Established trends driving M&A globally are also reflected in Latin American deal flow
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Equity capital markets in Latin America
Strong pandemic-era performance and a look around the corner
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Bridging Latin America's digital divide
COVID-19 has created strong incentives for investment in digital infrastructure in Latin America, especially in 5G, private networks, data centers and fiberoptic cables
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Sustainable finance in Latin America
GSS bonds and other forms of sustainable finance have become a mainstream feature of Latin American debt capital markets
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Latin American arbitration in transition
A disruptive era portends a new wave of disputes using well-established frameworks for commercial and investment arbitration
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Sovereign debt restructurings in Latin America: A new chapter
Sovereign debt restructuring solutions developed in Latin America during 2020 and 2021 create a new paradigm for sovereign debt restructurings in the region and globally
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Overview of global antitrust and merger regimes
Interactive guides to competition law enforcement and merger control activity in the South America and Southeast Asia and Pacific regions
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Global PE continues boom, with highest Q3 on record
After four quarters in a row of exceptionally high PE activity, Q3 2021 has continued the trend, recording the highest value and volume of any third quarter on record
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Software deals push Q3 M&A activity to US$1.4 trillion record
Despite a drop on the previous quarter, Q3 2021 global M&A value represented the strongest Q3 on Mergermarket record.
