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Buyers looking to finance acquisitions in government-run auctions are finding their commitment letters under increasing scrutiny

Urs Kägi Daniel Küpfer In public M&A deals, bidding and target companies often agree on payments in the event that the deal cannot close. Payments from the target to the bidder are known as (direct) break fees. Reverse break fees are payments from the bidder to the target. Both types of fee serve to protect the deal and to control parties' behaviour.

The wait for the rulemakers' assessment of 12 major fund jurisdictions finally ended in July. Linklaters lawyers consider next steps

Plans to improve the standing of limited partnerships will be a boost for private equity funds operating in the UK. Here are the key changes

Diversity in the environmental asset class is suffering from high minimum issuance sizes and monitoring costs. Green striping could be the solution

Qatar has the third largest known gas reserves in the world, as well as significant oil reserves. It is also the world's leading producer of liquefied natural gas and liquid fuels using gas-to-liquids technology. With one of the highest GDP per capita figures in the world, a high growth rate and strong government finances, Qatar has attracted businesses and professionals from around the globe. Interest in the country has also increased after it was awarded hosting rights for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, as well as other marquee sporting events.

Chinese banks' flexible approach to managing their clients has been a contributing factor to the country's first default on asset-backed securities

One of the country’s largest consolidations to date is on track, but cross-border elements have created compliance challenges

The LME has set its sights on the precious metals futures market, a move that has been met with scepticism

All the shortlisted deals, teams and individuals for IFLR's 11th annual Middle East awards have now been announced