Europe has led the way in driving a number of mega M&A deals after bouncing back in the last three months
While a new SEC chair and a pro-business agenda are to be expected, consumer protection against crypto fraud will continue to be a focus for regulators
A survey of more than 600 M&A dealmakers reveals that risk assessment, regulatory requirements and due diligence management are top concerns
From representation and warranty insurance to carveouts, Seyfarth Shaw lawyers explore the key deal term trends and insights for the middle-market sector
While deals are being diverted away from the US to Europe in certain sectors, the picture does not look rosy as national level FDI regimes grow in number across the region
Chinese investors are looking to diversify outbound investment, not only looking to Europe and elsewhere in Asia but at deals with the potential to avoid scrutiny from the US Committee
The majority of survey participants expect to see interest in Chinese outbound M&A transactions going into Southeast Asia, while some expect activity in Western and Eastern Europe
Fuelled by internal policies and the need to gain access to technology, healthcare and TMT will continue to be popular sectors that draw the most interest from Chinese investors
Faced with geopolitical tensions and heightened national security concerns on FDI, Chinese enterprises aspiring to go outwards will need to consider alternatives
IFLR surveyed the market to gauge sentiment for the next 12 months to see where the challenges and opportunities lie
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has serious sovereign creditworthiness implications for both countries as they weaken economically and fiscally
The fourth part of this five part report examines the definition of sovereign risk, how sovereign risk is assessed, and what the available options are for its mitigation
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Egyptian firm founder: ‘Build a culture that prioritises collaboration over competition’
The founder of Adsero – Ragy Soliman & Partners, an M&A and capital markets specialist, reflects on his journey in creating a law firm and the opportunities that lie ahead -
Nigerian M&A partner: ‘Every transaction has its own puzzle pieces’
Folake Elias-Adebowale of Nigerian law firm Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie explains why her role has kept her on her toes as many deals feel like a race against time -
A&O Shearman merger creates M&A and ESG opportunities: senior partner
Khalid Garousha, the first senior partner at the newly merged firm, discusses the challenges and opportunities as it navigates an increasingly challenging global environment -
‘Important to be in trenches with clients’: Clifford Chance partner
Mohammed Al-Shukairy, managing partner of Clifford Chance Middle East and Turkey, reflects on the changes in the region’s legal sector and the key growth areas for the firm -
‘Offshore firms are getting bigger’, says Harneys managing partner
William Peake reflects on the dynamics between the onshore and offshore legal sectors and why he’s been tracking major law firm M&A deals like A&O Shearman
