Recent Insights

M&A Explorer | Dealmaking makes a comeback as tech giants battle for dominance in artificial intelligence

M&A Explorer | Dealmakers are learning to navigate a stricter regulatory environment as UK and EU authorities take an increasingly interventionist stance

Debt Explorer | Investment grade debt markets have enjoyed buoyant activity levels as elevated interest rates see investors and lenders race to build exposure to high-quality borrowers

M&A Explorer | The strong environmental, economic and social case for sustainable farming looks set to spur future M&A in Europe’s agricultural sector

M&A Explorer | The addition of infrastructure to PE firms’ playbooks is part of a broader embrace of adjacent private market asset classes

M&A Explorer | The continent's growing population is producing a wealth of investment opportunities as demand for digital services ramps up

M&A Explorer | Rapid digitalization in the health industry is set to drive M&A across the region

In a time distinguished by significant shifts—from the surge in e-commerce to altered consumer behaviors and the growing emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) values—brands face not just challenges but vast opportunities.

M&A Explorer | Carve-outs offer a path to streamline operations, raise cash and unlock shareholder value, but have faced various stifling market conditions in 2024

M&A Explorer | Stronger stock market performance bodes well for exit conditions in Japan’s rapidly maturing PE space

Debt Explorer | US and European high yield issuance surged in Q1 2024, but in APAC, conditions remain challenging

M&A Explorer | Companies with exposure to commercial real estate in particular—including banks—could be prime targets for bankruptcy-related deals in the US

M&A Explorer | A race to gain market share, a period of relative political calm, and renewed economic stability are fueling M&A in the sector

M&A Explorer | Investment in the battery energy storage sector reaches record highs as the need for flexibility in the renewables sector increases

Debt Explorer | Lenders with ambitions to grow their portfolios and secure higher yields see opportunities in the venture debt space

Debt Explorer | During Q1 2024, borrowers returned to the US syndicated market to reprice costly private credit facilities

As the world responds to a global shift toward a low-carbon economy, there's unprecedented focus on the legal intricacies of major construction projects

The real estate sector is looking ahead with more optimism, as interest rates peak and a clearer picture forms on valuation and future financial performance

Global IPO markets have had a comparatively positive start to 2024 after a challenging year. Investors and IPO candidates hope that stable interest rates and pent-up demand will support an increasing flow of IPO activity in the months ahead

The outlook for global IPO activity in 2024 is improving as interest rates stabilize and stock market valuations rally after a challenging 2023

Debt Explorer | Weaker deal flow and tighter profit margins are driving a wave of consolidation in the European non-performing loan servicer market

Debt Explorer | Robust economic growth and increasing cross-border investments are driving a surge in transaction activity in the subcontinent

M&A Explorer | APAC investors continue to seek out high-growth assets across the continent despite a global slowdown in M&A activity

Understanding the ever-evolving global FDI landscape is crucial amid growing regulatory complexities in cross-border transactions

M&A Explorer | M&A is emerging as a vital tool to support the realignment and resilience of global supply chains

M&A Explorer | Fintech companies must find new revenue streams if they want to thrive in the current market

M&A Explorer | The country’s vibrant digital economy and abundant natural resources look set to fuel dealmaking this year

Debt Explorer | Despite macroeconomic headwinds, cross-border transaction flow between Spain and Mexico has continued to deliver opportunities for investors and dealmakers

The mining & metals sector, long perceived by the broader markets as an old-fashioned heavy industry, is embracing technological innovation and new forms of partnership as it seeks to harness productivity growth and the energy transition.

Debt Explorer | High interest rates weighed down on deals, precipitating a drop in leveraged loan issuance in 2023. However, there are reasons to be optimistic that deal activity will pick up in 2024

Debt Explorer | A strong finish to 2023 helped to boost global leveraged loan issuance at the end of an otherwise rocky year for all key markets

Debt Explorer | High yield bond issuance made gains in some key jurisdictions in 2023 but challenges remain

M&A Explorer | Anticipated rate cuts spark investor optimism, but escalating geopolitical tensions threaten to derail economic recovery

M&A Explorer | French M&A retreated to pre-pandemic levels last year, but decreasing inflation could spur transformative dealmaking in 2024

M&A Explorer | As the global energy transition gathers pace, innovation in clean energy solutions is producing a steady flow of deal opportunities

Debt Explorer | With incremental loan activity accounting for an outsize share of the leveraged lending market over the past year, we explore the top trends, insights and structuring considerations for lenders and borrowers

European leveraged finance in 2023 was saddled with the negative effects of elevated interest rates. But as the market adjusts to the "new normal", rate and price stability offer hope for a brighter 2024.

Fueling a sustainable future

Debt Explorer | State-owned funds continue to be active players on the global dealmaking scene, despite the market downturn

M&A Explorer | Declining consumer spending power is driving down revenues and pushing luxury firms to seek new avenues for growth