Pioneering, United, Human—the values we live by at White & Case

Launched in 2015, our five-year strategy concluded with impressive results

An outstanding roster of talented lawyers strengthened our Firm in 2020

In an unprecedented year, we helped our clients change tack, survive and prosper

We advised sponsors, lenders and other stakeholders on developing and financing a wide range of projects

We won success for our clients in their most challenging litigations, cross-border mergers and investigations

In courts and arbitration forums worldwide, we won successful resolutions of our clients’ high stakes business disputes

From the world’s largest deals to innovative middle-market transactions, we provide value-oriented and commercial debt finance solutions

In 2020, we advised on 360 announced M&A deals worldwide with a combined value of more than US$277 billion

Our heritage, scale and comprehensive offering made us a first choice in 2020 for complex cross-border capital markets matters

After a challenging 2020, APAC private equity dealmakers are forging ahead with deals, and financing markets are well-positioned to support the revival

Although most SPAC activity is concentrated in the US, the boom in listings spells opportunities for European firms

When COVID-19 closed the IPO window at the start of last year, expectations were bleak. But the market fought back and 2020 ended on a high.

As the pandemic continues to overshadow financial markets and the global economy, the following factors will have a major impact on the IPO market in 2021

Although the world has been in the grip of a pandemic, our survey shows that the Asia-Pacific infrastructure market is set for considerable growth in the next few years with technology and ESG considerations at the heart of that expansion

Although COVID-19 hit the region hard, there was a surge of IPOs in the second half of last year, mainly centered around Brazil’s consumer industry

Early-year highs gave way to a pandemic-driven downturn, which was then followed by a revival in H2

After more than a decade of buildup, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have exploded and are gaining momentum in the US and beyond

IPO activity ground to a halt following the outbreak of the pandemic, but activity in the second half of the year more than made up for the downturn