White & Case Dawn Raid Analysis Quarterly (DRAQ) is an information resource on surprise on-the-spot inspections (dawn raids) across Europe. Here, we guide you through the latest updates and legal developments for 2024 Q3.

Debt Explorer | Spain's renewable energy assets are producing more power than ever. However, as energy prices flatten out, refinancing renewable energy infrastructure could prove to be tricky

UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector Trends H2 2023 | H1 2024 — Specialty Finance / Marketplace Lending

UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector Trends H2 2023 | H1 2024 — Consumer Finance

UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector Trends H2 2023 | H1 2024 — Brokers / Corporate Finance

UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector Trends H2 2023 | H1 2024 — Stock Exchanges / Clearing Houses / Trading Venues 

UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector Trends H2 2023 | H1 2024 — Payments

UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector Trends H2 2023 | H1 2024

UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector Trends H2 2023 | H1 2024 — Asset/Wealth Management

UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector Trends H2 2023 | H1 2024

In the 12th edition of our report, we bring you the key deal highlights and M&A trends across UK/Europe in the past 12 months which have shaped the financial services landscape. 

M&A Explorer | The number of distressed deals reaches record highs as challenging market conditions take their toll

M&A Explorer | Governmental pressure and an improving macroeconomic outlook could see French buyout activity gaining on the UK

Elevated interest rates have led to an increase in European NPL volumes, but levels remain far below the peaks during the financial crisis period. NPL investors and servicers are rethinking their business models to adjust to a smaller market

Debt Explorer | High yield activity in the US, Europe and APAC revives after a tricky period, but markets remain uncertain moving into the final months of 2024

US and European leveraged loan markets record massive increases in issuance as issuers race to refinance

Debt Explorer | A peaceful election and slowing inflation have put M&A markets in South Africa in a more advantageous position. However, taking advantage of South African deal opportunities requires a clear understanding of a rapidly evolving regulatory backdrop

Debt Explorer | The first half of 2024 has been a bumper year for European Collateralized Loan Obligations and a mix of market and legislative catalysts could push the second half into record-breaking territory