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

Debt Explorer | Private debt funds are rapidly expanding into a segment of the market traditionally dominated by banks

In partnership with White & Case on shareholder activism in the UK, France and Germany.

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

Saudi Arabia is yet to enact AI Regulations, relying on guidelines to establish practice standards and general principles.

Turkey has published multiple guidelines on the use of AI in various sectors; Turkish government expected to enact AI-specific regulation in the near future.

Kenya's National AI Strategy and Code of Practice expected to set foundation of AI regulation once finalized.

South Korea's AI Act to act as a consolidated body of law governing AI once approved by the National Assembly.

Nigeria's draft National AI Policy underway and will pave the way for a comprehensive national AI strategy.

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

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

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

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

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

Debt Explorer | Leveraged loan issuance in the US and Europe rallied in Q1 2024 as a clearer view of interest rates brings lenders and borrowers back to the market

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

The EU introduces the pioneering EU AI Act, aiming to become a global hub for human-centric, trustworthy AI.

Switzerland's National AI Strategy sets out guidelines for the use of AI, and aims to finalize an AI regulatory proposal in 2025.

Singapore's AI frameworks guide AI ethical and governance principles, with existing sector-specific regulations addressing AI risks.

Position paper informs Norwegian approach to AI, with sector-specific legislative amendments to regulate developments in AI.

Japan adopts a soft law approach to AI governance but lawmakers advance proposal for a hard law approach to generative AI foundation models.

The Interim AI Measures is China's first specific, administrative regulation on the management of generative AI services.