After deal activity stagnated in H1, the third quarter offers some hope for dealmakers, as deal volume and value surpass Q3 2019

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.

While not unscathed by the ongoing pandemic, software deals are proving to be resilient to the effects of lockdown

The decline in H1 2020 leveraged finance issuance has seen some lenders intensify their focus on pricing and borrower-friendly loan structures, but lender responses to the impact of COVID-19 have diverged across regions

Leveraged finance defaults are rising as the impact of COVID-19 is felt, but covenant-lite terms, government intervention and support from financial sponsors have mitigated fallout from the pandemic

The online gaming industry has flourished amid stay-at-home orders

After COVID-19 concerns brought issuance to a near halt in March, Q2 high yield bond activity climbed in most markets as borrowers sought to boost balance sheets and cash reserves

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

Growing investor appetite for financial products with a positive impact, coupled with a demand for recovery capital post-COVID-19, have lifted the market for social bonds

The disruption to capital markets caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has not shifted the overall timeline of regulators and industry bodies for the replacement of US dollar LIBOR with SOFR by the end of 2021

Investor sentiment has begun to recover, but ratings downgrades and higher pricing continue to keep loan markets on alert

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.

Financial Institutions M&A sector trends: Specialty finance/marketplace Lending — H1 2020 and outlook for H2 2020

Financial Institutions M&A sector trends: Consumer finance — H1 2020 and outlook for H2 2020

Financial Institutions M&A sector trends: Brokers/corporate finance — H1 2020 and outlook for H2 2020

Financial Institutions M&A sector trends: Stock exchanges/clearing houses/trading venues — H1 2020 and outlook for H2 2020

Financial Institutions M&A sector trends: Payments — H1 2020 and outlook for H2 2020

The global mining & metals industry began the new decade on a positive note. But as the global economy is struck by the unprecedented force of the coronavirus pandemic, how is the sector positioned for life post-COVID-19?

Financial Institutions M&A sector trends: Asset/wealth management — H1 2020 and outlook for H2 2020

Financial Institutions M&A sector trends: Fintech — H1 2020 and outlook for H2 2020

Financial Institutions M&A sector trends: Banks — H1 2020 and outlook for H2 2020

Strengthening Türkiye's position as a key investment hub remains a government priority.

Apart from limited sector-specific regulations, there is currently no general FDI regime in Switzerland. An FDI Act is expected to come into force in 2026 at the earliest.

Slovenia's updated FDI regime now extends to branch offices and introduces new challenges for foreign investors navigating critical sectors.

The year 2024 was not marked by any major changes in the sphere of regulation of foreign investments in Russia, and the regulator continues to implement the course taken earlier in 2023.

While far-reaching in its scope, compared to other EU countries, the Romanian FDI regime is generally perceived as investor-friendly.

After revision of the Polish FDI regime in 2024, the way the authorities are assessing transactions is evolving.

Malta's FDI regime regulates specific transactions that must be notified to the authorities and may potentially be subject to screening.

All investments concerning national security are under the scope of review in Lithuania.

The law in Latvia provides for sectoral FDI regimes for specific corporate M&A, real estate dealings and gambling companies.

Italy's "Golden Power Law" review more than ten years old and continuously expanding its reach.

State pre-emption right, excessively extended deadlines – significant changes in Hungarian FDI laws. 2025 summer update

Following numerous amendments over the past years, Germany’s FDI review continued in full swing in 2024, with further significant updates expected in the coming years.

Estonia's FDI screening mechanism closed its first effective year in 2024.

The Czech Foreign Investments Screening Act took effect in May 2021, establishing the rights and duties of foreign investors and setting screening requirements for Czech targets.

Making Türkiye an attractive investment destination continues to be a priority for the government.