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Loan markets rally following April tariff shocks

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After a sharp tariff-induced dip in loan issuance, markets in the US and Europe regained confidence and stabilized by the end of the first half of the year - US and European leveraged loan markets had a bumpy ride during...more

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High yield markets close first half of 2025 on a high

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Although high yield bond markets in the US and Europe recorded small year-on-year declines in issuance in H1, high levels of activity in Q2 bode well for the rest of the year - After a slow start to the year beset by a...more

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SuperReturn International 2025: Four Key Takeaways

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Ropes & Gray attended the SuperReturn International conference in Berlin last week, which attracted over 5,500 decision makers from the private markets industry who came together to share their outlook for 2025 and beyond....more

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Eyes on the exit: Selling PE portfolio companies in complex markets

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Sluggish M&A and IPO markets have put the brakes on private equity exit activity across Europe, but as pressure builds to clear the backlog of unsold portfolio companies, firms are taking innovative approaches to selling...more

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What are the challenges in valuing inventions and intangibles?

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The Economic and Financial Gap Between the United States and Europe: Will It Persist or Narrow? What Are the Consequences for Businesses and Investors on Both Sides of the Atlantic?...more

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M&A in the EU market: Essential factors for investors to consider

Investing in Europe: Is it a good time to do so? Opinions differ. The EU financial sector has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by technological advancements and evolving consumer preferences, but there...more

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Europe energy and infrastructure M&A: risks and opportunities in 2025

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Although 2024 marked another challenging year for M&A globally, the European energy and infrastructure market showed signs of resilience in the face of persistent economic and geopolitical pressures. If the uncertainties...more

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Is life returning to the private equity exit market?

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Following a period in which financial sponsors have struggled to realize an acceptable prices for their assets, signs point towards a brighter outlook for 2025. At the start of 2024 private equity firms were hoping that...more

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European leveraged finance report: Revisiting the crystal ball

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At the beginning of 2024, the White & Case leveraged finance team made a series of predictions on how the leveraged loan and high yield bond markets would perform in 2024. After 12 months of softer markets in 2023, the...more

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Private Markets Update | Summer 2024

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The Private Markets Update highlights key developments emerging from private markets across Europe, the UK and the United States, exploring the cross-border issues that matter to investors and sponsors in alternative assets. ...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: September 2024

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Antitrust and Competition - The Court of Justice of the European Union Finds That the European Commission Lacks Jurisdiction to Review Transactions That Fall Below the EU and National Merger Filing Thresholds -On 3 September...more

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Sector trends - September 2024: Asset/Wealth Management

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UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector Trends H2 2023 | H1 2024 — Asset/Wealth Management - Current market: Consistently high M&A activity levels - We are seeing: Europe's barbell becomes more pronounced—larger...more

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Tepid UK & European private capital markets spur unicorns into inorganic opportunities

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3 reasons for continuously high fintech M&A activity levels: Banks target indirect digital access: Through credit lines, investments in venture capital funds, collaborations with innovators and establishment of next...more

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Sector trends - September 2024: Stock Exchanges / Clearing Houses / Trading Venues

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Cautious deployment of M&A war chests while concerns relating to IPO and equity market trading buoyancy continue. Current market: Fewer M&A deals as Europe's FMI tectonic plates digest acquisitions of yesteryear...more

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Sector trends - September 2024: Brokers / Corporate Finance

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UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector Trends H2 2023 | H1 2024 — Brokers / Corporate Finance - Mid-market investment banks consolidate at the fastest rate yet—Panmure Gordon & Liberum, Redburn (Europe) & Atlantic...more

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Sector trends - September 2024: Specialty Finance / Marketplace Lending

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UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector Trends H2 2023 | H1 2024 — Specialty Finance / Marketplace Lending - Consolidation fever grips non-bank lenders and banks alike—SME lending, revenue-based finance and...more

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Other Financial Services - UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector Trends H2 2023 | H1 2024

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Asset / Wealth Management - Current market: Consistently high M&A activity levels - We are seeing: Europe’s barbell becomes more pronounced—larger asset / wealth managers swallow smaller competitors at pace: -...more

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France sets its sights on becoming Europe’s PE leader

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Governmental pressure and an improving macroeconomic outlook could see French buyout activity gaining on the UK French private equity activity posted an impressive deal value in the first half of 2024 despite political and...more

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High yield issuance climbs, but markets still seek direction

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High yield activity in the US, Europe and APAC revives after a tricky period, but markets remain uncertain moving into the final months of 2024 High yield bond issuance across the US, Europe and APAC rallied in H1 2024....more

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New UK Listing Rules Come Into Force

On 29 July 2024, the new UK Listing Rules came into force. The new rules institute a simpler, more flexible, disclosure-based listing regime and are designed to place London on a competitive footing with other major...more

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Insights – June 2024

Explore the unique considerations for mergers and acquisitions in the AI sector, the return of IPOs, the implications of new Supreme Court decisions and other developments in this edition of Skadden’s quarterly Insights....more

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High-profile deals in European regulators’ firing lines

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Dealmakers are learning to navigate a stricter regulatory environment as UK and EU authorities take an increasingly interventionist stance Global dealmaking experienced a slowdown in 2023 as the market battled headwinds on...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: April 2024

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Antitrust and Competition - European Commission Charges Company with Providing Incorrect, Incomplete, and Misleading Information During a Merger Control Proceeding - On 19 March 2024, the European Commission (Commission) sent...more

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UK Takeover Panel Proposes Narrowing the Scope of Companies Subject to the Takeover Code

On 24 April 2024, the UK Takeover Panel (the Panel) published Public Consultation Paper 2024/1 (the PCP), which proposes a significant change to the applicability of the UK Takeover Code (the Code), by narrowing the scope of...more

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Cross-Border M&A Opportunities Favor the Prepared

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Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) unlock growth, diversification, and a stronger global stance for businesses. These strategic moves enable firms from different nations to blend resources, making way into new...more

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