M&A Explorer | In line with global M&A, private equity dealmaking experienced a dip in activity during the third quarter  

M&A Explorer | Q3 dealmaking reflected multiple downward pressures on the market, including rising inflation, stock market volatility, and the spiralling European energy crisis

M&A Explorer | A string of megadeals powered dealmaking activity during the first half of the year

M&A Explorer | Pandemic-fueled demand for delivery services is attracting investors looking for quick profits and low risk

Insights from our M&A team, based on M&A activity charts from the White & Case M&A Explorer.

White & Case M&A Explorer | Carve-out deals are offering businesses and investors an alternative route to growth in a post-COVID global economy

White & Case Debt Explorer | Term loan A debt is back in the spotlight as borrowers look for financing alternatives in an increasingly volatile institutional loan market

A host of megadeals bumped up deal value in the sector, but regulatory and economic headwinds remain  

Dealmaking failed to reach the highs of the previous year as rising inflation and a challenging financing environment put some deals under question

Long-term consumer behavior triggered by the pandemic continues to catalyze deal activity  

Ambitious decarbonization targets and high investment returns are drawing interest from both local and international buyers  

The global drive towards a low-carbon circular economy and increased focus on ESG are creating many new opportunities for metal recycling projects. But is scrap the answer to the growing demand for green metals?

While global dealmaking in Q1 was down from a blockbuster 2021, there are signs deal activity could pick up later in the year

Private equity dealmaking was slow to pick up the pace in Q1, yet activity remained in line with pre-pandemic levels

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.  

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

Fueled by strong stock markets and the need for yield, investors poured money into IPOs in 2021, resulting in a record-breaking year

Companies across the globe are turning to M&A to fulfill their ESG ambitions while investors seek the steep returns on offer

M&A activity down under reaches unprecedented highs as decarbonization and digitalization drive the dealmaker agenda

A combination of SPACs, pent-up demand from pandemic-shocked 2020 and a wave of technology listings drove the IPO market to record highs