Direct lending in the US is in good shape post-COVID-19
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Energy transition: How to finance the race to net-zero
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Distressed companies open the liability toolbox to avoid full-blown bankruptcies
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Sustained SPAC surge reshaping capital structures
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A more sustainable approach to debt financing
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Downgrades, defaults, distressed debt and refinancing
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Fund finance: Harnessing NAV finance in new ways
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From closing loopholes to rising inflation: Five trends that will drive leveraged finance
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After the storm: The US leveraged finance story so far
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EU introduces new asset freeze regime against Lebanon
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2021 Summer Review: M&A legal and market developments
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5 things you need to know about … the FCA’s 2021/22 business plan
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Technology Industry Should Watch Closely as the Executive Branch and Lawmakers Set Their Sights on Antitrust
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Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets: Phase II Report
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New heights: US M&A H1 2021
US M&A set a new record for value in H1 2021—and nearly surpassed the full-year figure for 2020
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Six trends to look out for in the second half of 2021
After a turbulent 18 months which saw M&A crash before an impressive return to form, H2 2021 is set for continued strong deal activity, as well as new challenges
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Notable decisions from Delaware courts
In the first half of 2021, Delaware courts issued several decisions affecting M&A dealmaking
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SEC to take tougher line on enforcement
New Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has put scrutiny of SPACs and private funds at the top of his agenda
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Reverse break-up fees emerge in response to deal terminations
Even as economies pick up, dealmakers have maintained focus on managing the risk of broken deals
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CFIUS set to continue careful scrutiny under Biden Administration
President Joe Biden's approach to the national security risks posed by foreign-backed M&A may differ in style from his predecessor, but not in substance
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US dealmaking braces for more challenging antitrust environment
After campaigning for the presidency on a platform that included more aggressive antitrust enforcement, Joe Biden has taken early steps to honor those pledges
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Infrastructure M&A forges ahead, even before government boost
After a pause, investment in infrastructure has ballooned, even before the Biden administration's US$1 trillion-plus plan is passed
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Real estate sees welcome revival in M&A in 2021
M&A value among real estate firms quadrupled year-on-year in H1, after a tough 2020
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Power & renewables M&A soars on back of green policies
The power and renewables industry is positioned for a sustained period of strong deal activity as the US focuses on hitting net zero carbon emissions by 2050
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Consumer and retail M&A picks up speed
Deals in the consumer and retail sector show signs of recovery as consumer spending rallies post-pandemic
The value of healthcare M&A in H1 surpassed pre-pandemic levels
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Technology dealmaking goes from strength to strength
Technology M&A activity is thriving in 2021 as dealmakers continue to turn to the sector in search of assets with high-quality earnings and growth prospects
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Oil & gas M&A rebounds after pandemic lows
After a year of volatility, the oil & gas industry has stabilized and M&A activity has resumed
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Sector overview: TMT and healthcare continue to dominate
TMT M&A tops the sector charts again
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Private equity deal activity forges ahead
US private equity has rallied following pandemic lockdowns, thanks to adaptations to remote deal processes and record dry powder
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US M&A hits record highs
The US enjoyed record levels of M&A activity in H1 2021, as dealmakers made up for lost time caused by pandemic-related disruptions
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FCA SPAC Rules – Final Rules and Guidance Published
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UK National Security and Investment Act screening regime to go live from 4 January 2022
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A false dusk? The outlook for disputes in the UK post-Brexit
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Regulation on Sharing of Secret Information is Published
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US leisure and retail M&A roars back
Investors are finding businesses showing resilience
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Taxation of Asset Holding Companies – A New Regime
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Surging M&A megadeals top records in Q2
Low interest rates and high levels of liquidity are fueling transformational M&A deals
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Legislation to Impose “Border Carbon Adjustment” Fee on Imported Steel and Other “Carbon-Intensive” Goods Introduced in US Congress
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High yield issuance surges in the US, Europe and APAC
Plentiful liquidity supports a year-on-year rise in high yield bond issuance in the US, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region
