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Public-to-private deals continue their hot streak
M&A Explorer | Even as public equity markets return to life, sponsors still find value in take-privates
Madrid
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Buyout and M&A slowdown weighs on debt markets in Spain
Debt Explorer | Prolonged M&A auction processes and cautious banks have put the brakes on leveraged finance activity in Spain, opening up opportunities for foreign lenders and private debt funds to gain market share
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Macro headwinds dampen loan activity
Debt Explorer | Stubborn inflation, ongoing interest rate hikes and the banking crisis in the US and Europe have slowed activity across global loan markets at the start of the year, but there are signs that loan issuance may start rebounding in the months ahead.
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High yield bonds held firm in the first quarter against a tough backdrop
Debt Explorer | Despite ongoing economic headwinds, global high yield bond markets showed gains in the first quarter of 2023.
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European leveraged finance battens down the hatches
Debt Explorer | The macroeconomic headwinds that buffeted European debt markets in 2022—from rising interest rates to volatile geopolitics and a tightening of financial markets—continue to weigh on activity in 2023
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Cybersecurity Developments and Legal Issues
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Promulgation in the Republic of Congo of a law on public-private partnership contracts
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Imminent FATF Grey Listing of South Africa
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Take-privates boom amid the equity bear market
M&A Explorer | Private equity (PE) funds are taking the opportunity to delist high-quality tech businesses at marked-down prices
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Private equity could win big as it preps European logistics exit
M&A Explorer | The need for timely and sustainable delivery is buoying demand for everything from logistics outsourcing to drone drop-off services
energy transition
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There is no turning back for the global energy transition
M&A Explorer | Ambitious net-zero targets will unquestionably be the biggest catalyst for M&A in the energy sector for years to come
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Global M&A slumps amid macro-economic tumult
M&A Explorer | M&A deal value falls by more than a third as dealmakers around the world hit the brakes in a volatile year
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New Competition Regimes and Increased Antitrust Enforcement across the Middle East & North Africa
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Private equity hits the brakes in choppy global market
M&A Explorer | Private equity (PE) deal activity shrinks as buyer and vendor pricing expectations widen and rising interest rates drive significant tightening in acquisition finance markets
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Global healthcare M&A delivers strong performance
M&A Explorer | Dealmaking in the pharma, medical and biotech (PMB) subsectors was driven by both old and new market trends in 2022
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United States Seeks Enhanced Trade Ties with Africa
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Draft Prudential Standard – Transfers of assets and liabilities of designated institutions in resolution
Africa
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Africa and the Gulf States herald a new era in trade and investment relations
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.
Africa
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Africa Focus: Winter 2022
Embarking on a period of unprecedented growth and opportunity
Africa
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Credit where credit's due: Who's benefiting from the voluntary carbon market?
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.
Africa
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Africa's coming of age: An interview with Bryce Fort
currency
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Middle East and Africa corridor: The perfect partnership for funding Africa's growth
For African economies living on the edge, can the Middle East provide the much-needed boost to the under-serviced Muslim population in Africa?
Africa
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Investment treaty protection: How to safeguard foreign investments 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.
Africa
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Article 6 of the Paris Agreement: Opportunities for Africa
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.
Islamic Finance
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Energy Transition: COP & Industry Impact – The potential for Islamic finance to fund energy transition
COP27 Video Series
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Energy Transition: COP & Industry Impact
The 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) brings together countries to address global climate change issues.
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Economy pumps the brakes on loan markets
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
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Global PE activity succumbs to market pressures in Q3
M&A Explorer | In line with global M&A, private equity dealmaking experienced a dip in activity during the third quarter  
Africa region
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Energy Transition: COP & Industry Impact – Challenges facing Africa
COP27 Video Series
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Global tech M&A continues winning streak
M&A Explorer | A string of megadeals powered dealmaking activity during the first half of the year
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Investors eye rapid delivery business
M&A Explorer | Pandemic-fueled demand for delivery services is attracting investors looking for quick profits and low risk
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M&A Explorer
Insights from our M&A team, based on M&A activity charts from the White & Case M&A Explorer.
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Carve-outs’ popularity soars as businesses pursue growth
White & Case M&A Explorer | Carve-out deals are offering businesses and investors an alternative route to growth in a post-COVID global economy
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Term loan A debt is back in fashion
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
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Macro-economic headwinds slow global leveraged loan market in H1
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.
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Q2 PE dealmaking fails to live up to record 2021
A host of megadeals bumped up deal value in the sector, but regulatory and economic headwinds remain  
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A step closer to meeting South Africa’s G20 Commitments
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The JSE Continues its Trend to “Go Green”
European NPLs: Smaller deals and a slower pace
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European NPLs: Smaller deals and a slower pace
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.
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NPL market dynamics are changing, possibly for good
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.