World in transition: Four themes

We focus on four themes of change and how they are affecting companies and markets around the world.
In this way, we hope to contribute to a greater understanding of where the world is headed at a time of historic transitions.

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Global M&A hits new milestone in 2021
Deal value exceeded US$1 trillion in every quarter for the first time in history, in just one example of the record-shattering 2021.  
LIghthouse
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Shining a light on the massive global surge in merger control filings
The data White & Case gathered from 58 of the most active merger control jurisdictions globally reveals trends and insights that can't be gleaned from data on single jurisdictions considered in isolation.
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Logistics deals deliver for investors as supply chains struggle
Logistics, packaging and shipments companies are using M&A to expand their service coverage and future proof.
Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: A global perspective
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: A global perspective
A guide to navigating the rules for investing in countries that require foreign direct investment approval
Stock Market
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Global content battle pushes media dealmaking to record highs
Intense competition to deliver on-demand content accelerates dealmaking in the sector
Offshore Winds
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Lenders zero in on the fine print as ESG issuance surges
The rise in sustainability-linked debt issuance observed in 2021 has shown little sign of slowing down as borrowers continue to focus on improving ESG performance in response to investor demand.
SPACs on track to drive M&A leveraged loan issuance
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Debt financing gains traction as SPAC space matures
In a rapidly maturing SPAC market, sponsors are more frequently turning to debt financing tools to fund deals
Power
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Energy Transition & Industry Impact – Power
COP26 Video Series
Latin America
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Energy Transition & Industry Impact – Latin American Energy
COP26 Video Series
Managing construction risks in Asia-Pacific
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Managing construction risks in Asia-Pacific
There are many ways to resolve a construction dispute when it arises—but what are the best methods for mitigating risks, avoiding or resolving such disputes for projects based in Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam?
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Energy Transition & Industry Impact – Private Equity
COP26 Video Series
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Energy Transition & Industry Impact – Financing
COP26 Video Series
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Financial Regulatory Observer - Autumn 2021
The Financial Regulatory Observer spotlights selected topics currently driving regulatory and technological changes in the financial industry.
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Unstable: the PWG's Report on Stablecoins
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Energy Transition & Industry Impact – Climate Change Litigation
COP26 Video Series
Alert
Everybody Needs Prior Approval! – The FTC Revives And Expands an Old Enforcement Tool over a Scathing Dissent
Aviation
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Energy Transition & Industry Impact – Carbon Trading
COP26 Video Series
Alert
Deputy Attorney General Announces Reinvigorated Focus on Corporate Crime
Africa
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Climate change litigation in Africa: Current status and future developments
Climate change litigation is increasing steadily worldwide, but few cases have been filed yet in Africa
Solar energy
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Renewable energy in Africa: Update in the era of climate change
Africa offers vast potential for renewable energy deployment and investments
Africa
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M&A transaction terms: Comparing Africa to Europe
Significant differences exist between terms that typically apply in M&A transactions in Africa and Europe
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US government agencies focus on Africa
Africa is a priority for several Biden administration agencies working in development finance
Petroleum industry
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Acquisition financing in an era of energy transition
An innovative, first-of-its-kind hybrid acquisition financing in Nigeria* 
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Energy Transition & Industry Impact - ESG
COP26 Video Series
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Energy Transition & Industry Impact - Mining & Metals
COP26 Video Series
Alert
No-poach agreements on the European Commission dawn raid radar
Alert
A Win for Environmental and Social Shareholder Proponents? Corp Fin Issues SLB 14L, Rescinding Prior SLBs on Economic Relevance and Ordinary Business Exclusions
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Energy Transition & Industry Impact - Climate Change
COP26 Video Series
In the Media
A Tsunami of Deals is Expected to Continue
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Sovereign debt restructurings in Latin America: A new chapter
Sovereign debt restructuring solutions developed in Latin America during 2020 and 2021 create a new paradigm for sovereign debt restructurings in the region and globally
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Latin American arbitration in transition
A disruptive era portends a new wave of disputes using well-established frameworks for commercial and investment arbitration
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Sustainable finance in Latin America
GSS bonds and other forms of sustainable finance have become a mainstream feature of Latin American debt capital markets
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Latin America Focus: Fall 2021
Opportunities and challenges in post-COVID-19 Latin America
Intersection
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US infrastructure 2021 – 22: The path to growth
Our survey shows investment in infrastructure assets looks set to accelerate with an anticipated boost from the US infrastructure bill and a growing focus on sustainability and technology
coral reef
Webinar
Scaling voluntary carbon markets: Opportunities and challenges
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Webinar
How Islamic finance can accommodate ESG as an additional element
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Webinar
How sustainability-linked formats can be adapted to securitisation and covered bonds
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ESG and CLOs: The next chapter
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Sustainability-linked bonds, including an issuer’s perspective: H&M’s debut
Tokyo
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In Japan, resistance to hostile takeovers fades
Attitudes are shifting, thanks to changes in corporate governance