Internal Investigations in the Asia-Pacific Region
Focus on APAC: A Look Back at 2020 and What Lies Ahead in 2021 and Beyond
Understanding NFTs and Their Legal Implications
Nota Bene Episode 109: Asia Q1 Check In: China’s Emergence as the Number One World Economy and New Hegemonic Role in Asia with Paul Kim
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- What is new: Merger control is becoming increasingly more complex as policy and geopolitical priorities shift across the globe. - Why it matters: These developments increase the unpredictability of multijurisdictional...more
APAC private equity markets have entered a holding pattern as firms face global trade and tariff uncertainty, but sophisticated managers are uncovering opportunities for investing in high-quality assets at attractive...more
We are pleased to provide this twice-annual report summarising notable mergers and acquisitions activity in South and Southeast Asia, highlighting transactions over US$100 million in aggregate value. This edition features...more
A visual breakdown of the geographical trends in antitrust enforcement fines around the world. Europe - At the country level, antitrust enforcement fines in Europe were USD2.3 billion, a significant increase from 2023. ...more
As the global race to net zero gathers pace, so does investment in the technologies and services—collectively known as cleantech—needed to support that drive - First coined in the early 2000s, following a surge in venture...more
Trade and investment between the Middle East and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions is booming, underpinned by restored bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran—brokered by China—and renewed economic growth potential. The...more
With deep and liquid capital markets offering unique access to the Mainland China investor market, many international businesses are considering pursuing their IPOs in Hong Kong. This summary outlines key issues for companies...more
APAC investors continue to seek out high-growth assets across the continent despite a global slowdown in M&A activity - High inflation, geopolitical uncertainty and an uncertain macroeconomic outlook precipitated a...more
As we move into 2024, legislative reform is on the minds of competition regulators in the region as they turn to competition policy to address perceived challenges in market structures and limit the extent to which businesses...more
A subdued 2023 is in the rear-view mirror but the outlook for 2024 is positive – how do Private Capital players in Australia optimise their chances of deal success in 2024? On both sides of the M&A equation – Private...more
After a multiyear low in 2022, China’s cross-border M&A activity experienced a slow recovery in 2023. Although outbound M&A deal value and volume remained lackluster in the first half of 2023, the market overall rebounded in...more
Now in its seventh year of annual publication, White & Case's Foreign Direct Investment Reviews provides a comprehensive look into rapidly evolving foreign direct investment (FDI) laws and regulations in approximately 40...more
Respondents see COVID-related disruptions, economic contraction and geopolitical instability as the top challenges for the aviation sector in the coming year. But growth is expected, notably in Asia-Pacific and Australasia - ...more
Issuance of leveraged loans and high yield bonds to fund buyouts surged to quarterly highs in 2021 as private equity sponsors raised their investment game - Buyouts are back in a big way. Private equity (PE) firms around...more
S&P Global crowned 2020 "The Year of the SPAC," and it is hard to disagree with this sentiment. The wave of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) has dominated headlines as the SPAC, together with its ensuing business...more
The COVID-19 pandemic's severe impact on the global economy continued through 2020 and 2021, and the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) was no exception. Despite the many current challenges, justified optimism and robust deal...more
Plentiful liquidity supports a year-on-year rise in high yield bond issuance in the US, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region - High yield bond markets posted strong gains in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region (excluding...more
After a challenging 2020, APAC private equity dealmakers are forging ahead with deals, and financing markets are well-positioned to support the revival - Private equity (PE) firms in the Asia-Pacific region are...more
Leveraged buyout high yield bond and leveraged loan issuance fell in Q3 2020 as a lack of buyout deals in a still cautious M&A market dampened appetite for financing - Although leveraged buyout (LBO) activity showed signs...more
M&A in Vietnam surged in Q3, thanks to an economy that has proved resilient in the face of a global pandemic - M&A in Vietnam has been remarkably robust in 2020. The total volume of deals over the first three quarters of...more
Returns from Asia-Pacific merger arbitrage positions have proved consistently attractive over time, offering the additional benefit of portfolio diversification when compared to other equity strategies where returns are more...more
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the world's economies and investment activity in 2020—including Asia-Pacific. This black swan event has exacerbated previous market threats, including rising geopolitical tensions,...more
What next for Taiwanese banks and businesses? The COVID-19 pandemic's severe impact on the global economy dominated news headlines through the first half of 2020. Many commentators believe that Asia-Pacific's financial...more
Merger control in Asia-Pacific is on the rise, with many new jurisdictions having adopted and started to enforce merger control law in the past decade. This interactive map provides a general overview of merger control...more
Economic volatility, political unrest and fierce competition are all seen as major challenges to the sector in the coming 12 to 18 months. Meanwhile, respondents are preparing for rising oil prices and growing industry...more