Insight 10 February 2022 Buy-and-build boom sees add-on debt surge Issuers are tapping institutional loan markets for add-on debt at a rapid pace as private equity firms turn to buy-and-build strategies to lower entry multiples and accelerate deployment
Insight 09 February 2022 FDI on the radar screen Governments around the world are tightening their scrutiny of foreign direct investments
Alert 09 February 2022 President Biden Extends Safeguard Measure on Solar Products for Four Years, Doubles Tariff-Rate Quota for Solar Cells
Alert 03 February 2022 Two-Pillar Solution to Address the Tax Challenges Arising from the Digitalisation of the Economy: 15% Minimum Tax for Multinationals
Insight 03 February 2022 Mining & metals 2022: ESG and energy transition – the sector's biggest opportunity Against a backdrop of record commodity prices and the pressure for miners to boost their ESG credentials, the sector is seeking to position itself as a trusted partner in fighting climate change.
Insight 31 January 2022 Cross-border deals face increased CFIUS scrutiny Increased sector scope and concerns around a more aggressive approach to identifying non-notified transactions is leading to rising numbers of filings
Insight 31 January 2022 Antitrust: Extended timelines and broader scope The Federal Trade Commission is taking an increasingly stringent approach to antitrust investigations
Insight 31 January 2022 SEC enforcement ramps up Dealmakers should be braced for a more aggressive stance under Chair Gary Gensler
Insight 31 January 2022 Financing likely to continue largely as is, despite inflationary worries Borrower-friendly terms over the past few years have helped boost M&A totals—and a number of factors suggest the financing will not change dramatically in 2022
Insight 31 January 2022 Notable decisions from Delaware courts In the second half of 2021, Delaware courts issued several decisions affecting M&A dealmaking
Insight 31 January 2022 European leveraged finance: From survive to thrive European leveraged finance markets rebounded in the past 12 months, driven by enthusiastic refinancing activity and a resurgent M&A marketplace, setting the stage for a healthy year ahead
Insight 31 January 2022 Record breaker: US M&A 2021 US M&A had an extraordinary year in 2021, with total deal value reaching US$2.6 trillion—surpassing US$2 trillion for the first time
Insight 13 January 2022 Global private equity delivers groundbreaking 2021 Annual deal value more than doubled 2020’s total to reach all-time high
Insight 12 January 2022 Global M&A hits new milestone in 2021 Deal value exceeded US$1 trillion in every quarter for the first time in history, in just one example of the record-shattering 2021.
Insight 10 January 2022 Shining a light on the massive global surge in merger control filings The data White & Case gathered from 58 of the most active merger control jurisdictions globally reveals trends and insights that can't be gleaned from data on single jurisdictions considered in isolation.
Insight 22 December 2021 Logistics deals deliver for investors as supply chains struggle Logistics, packaging and shipments companies are using M&A to expand their service coverage and future proof.
Insight 20 December 2021 Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: A global perspective A guide to navigating the rules for investing in countries that require foreign direct investment approval
Insight 15 December 2021 Global content battle pushes media dealmaking to record highs Intense competition to deliver on-demand content accelerates dealmaking in the sector
Insight 07 December 2021 Lenders zero in on the fine print as ESG issuance surges The rise in sustainability-linked debt issuance observed in 2021 has shown little sign of slowing down as borrowers continue to focus on improving ESG performance in response to investor demand.
Insight 02 December 2021 Debt financing gains traction as SPAC space matures In a rapidly maturing SPAC market, sponsors are more frequently turning to debt financing tools to fund deals
Insight 25 November 2021 Cybersecurity: Legal implications and risk management In an increasingly interconnected world, cyber risk is firmly at the top of the boardroom agenda, and having an effective data breach response programme is no longer optional.
Insight 17 November 2021 Managing construction risks in Asia-Pacific There are many ways to resolve a construction dispute when it arises—but what are the best methods for mitigating risks, avoiding or resolving such disputes for projects based in Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam?
Insight 15 November 2021 Financial Regulatory Observer - Autumn 2021 The Financial Regulatory Observer spotlights selected topics currently driving regulatory and technological changes in the financial industry.
Alert 10 November 2021 Everybody Needs Prior Approval! – The FTC Revives And Expands an Old Enforcement Tool over a Scathing Dissent
Insight 09 November 2021 Climate change litigation in Africa: Current status and future developments Climate change litigation is increasing steadily worldwide, but few cases have been filed yet in Africa
