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

COP27 Video Series

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

Participants in the mining & metals supply chain will see many challenges—but also opportunities—in playing both offense and defense in an economic downturn.

China is looking beyond its borders to maximize the returns from the minerals needed to make the energy transition happen.

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.

UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector trends H2 2021 | H1 2022 — Payments 

UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector trends H2 2021 | H1 2022 — Fintech

UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector trends H2 2021 | H1 2022 — Banks

Europe, Middle East and Africa Investigations Review 2022

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.

Leveraging our White Collar/Investigations team's collective knowledge to bring you insightful commentary on fraud, financial crime and regulatory risks from around the world.

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?