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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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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US P2P activity falls, but activity in Europe perseveres
Despite a drop in activity, public-to-private (P2P) transactions in Europe have continued through 2020, unlike in the US market, where they have fallen sharply
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Global PE value fueled by exits in Q3
A series of exit megadeals doubled the value recorded in Q3 2019, while global buyout activity lost momentum, growing more modestly in the third quarter.
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US dealmakers expect uptick in M&A, but no swift return to pre-crisis levels
A majority of dealmakers say their companies are focused on defense or survival, but about a quarter are actively pursuing growth.
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Key private equity and M&A trends in Asia
What they mean for investors in the region
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Overview of the Carried Interest Rules and the Proposed Regulations
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Chinese M&A bounces back in Q2
A surge of interest from inbound investors drives recovery after a sharp fall in Q1
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ESG takes center stage amid economic crisis and social unrest
Strong ESG credentials and long-term plans to improve their relationship with society and the environment are increasingly important to ensure companies’ access to capital
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New expansion of foreign direct investments control regime in France and the impact on French biotech companies
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FDI Regimes - The impact of COVID-19 on deal-making
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Global PE buyout activity stays relatively robust in H1
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, total buyout volume in the first half of 2020 dropped 23% annually, while value fell 30%—less than half the rate of decline of overall M&A
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Global M&A value collapses to record lows in Q2 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, global M&A value dropped to the lowest half-yearly total since H1 2010
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Financial institutions M&A: Sector trends - July 2020
We highlight the key European M&A trends in the first half of 2020, and provide our insights into the outlook for M&A moving forward.
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Specialty Finance/Marketplace Lending
Financial Institutions M&A sector trends: Specialty finance/marketplace Lending — H1 2020 and outlook for H2 2020
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Consumer Finance
Financial Institutions M&A sector trends: Consumer finance — H1 2020 and outlook for H2 2020
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Brokers/Corporate Finance
Financial Institutions M&A sector trends: Brokers/corporate finance — H1 2020 and outlook for H2 2020
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Stock Exchanges/Clearing Houses/ Trading Venues
Financial Institutions M&A sector trends: Stock exchanges/clearing houses/trading venues — H1 2020 and outlook for H2 2020
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Payments
Financial Institutions M&A sector trends: Payments — H1 2020 and outlook for H2 2020
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Asset/Wealth Management
Financial Institutions M&A sector trends: Asset/wealth management — H1 2020 and outlook for H2 2020
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Europe's post-GFC leaner and better-capitalised banks are put to the test by the COVID-19 pandemic
Financial Institutions M&A sector trends: Banks — H1 2020 and outlook for H2 2020
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COVID-19: Global Government Financial Assistance Measures
Our global team can provide advice on eligibility for governmental financial assistance measures on a global basis.
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France hopes for recovery after COVID deal dip
French M&A activity has suffered steep falls because of COVID-19, but green shoots are emerging as lockdown measures ease
