M&A Explorer | Dealmaking in the pharma, medical and biotech (PMB) subsectors was driven by both old and new market trends in 2022

Strong diplomatic and economic ties have long existed between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and North Africa but there are other levers at play for deepening economic relations.

Embarking on a period of unprecedented growth and opportunity

Projects that protect and restore the environment improve carbon storage and strengthen the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, says Dan Collison, Chief Executive of Farm Africa.

For African economies living on the edge, can the Middle East provide the much-needed boost to the under-serviced Muslim population in Africa?

Prudent African investors—and investors within Africa—can ensure that their foreign investments are protected from wrongful conduct that the state and its organs can inflict.

The possibility of climate markets has finally materialized into the draft stage at COP27, but many crucial decisions that would allow for carbon trading to begin in earnest were deferred to COP28.

COP27 Video Series

The 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) brings together countries to address global climate change issues.

Debt Explorer | Leveraged loan activity slows in the US, Europe and APAC as a volatile economic backdrop and the rising cost of debt starts to weigh on issuance

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

COP27 Video Series

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

White & Case Debt Explorer | Rising inflation and climbing interest rates have slowed leveraged loan activity in Europe and the US, while COVID-19 restrictions in China dampened demand in Asia-Pacific.

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

The European non-performing loan landscape looks very different in 2022, with large deals driven by urgent government regulation supplanted by small but steady opportunities.

What does the future hold for NPLs? There's still plenty of business to be done, but buyers and sellers alike will need to change tack to get the most from the available opportunities.

Europe's banks continue to defy expectations—not a single country saw its banking sector’s NPL ratio increase in 2021, with the vast majority reporting an improvement.

While the spike in bad debt and subsequent tsunami of NPL and non-core loan deals that was anticipated due to COVID-19 did not materialise, the increasingly volatile market trends may lead investors to discover new and unexpected opportunities.

Sustainably powering Africa’s development

African policies can encourage low-carbon hydrogen production processes

China's relationship with Africa is well established, deep and thriving on many fronts

Affordable, universal digital access is key to Africa's growth and development

A conversation with White & Case partner Sibusiso Zungu

Blocking funding for gas energy projects in Africa may seem like sensible climate policy. But is it?

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

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