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A Yen for Deals: Japanese M&A Hits New Heights

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Japan’s stock market hit an all-time high in mid-August. Valuations were boosted by President Donald Trump’s decision to delay new trade tariffs on China, but also reflect the country’s more benign economic landscape and...more

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Private Eyes: US Public-to-Private PE Deals Flourish

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US take-private transactions have provided a reliable channel for PE capital deployment in a volatile buyout market where early momentum in 2025 cooled in the second quarter....more

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Manufacturing & Industrial: Outlook & Trends 8.19.25

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As the manufacturing sector continues to navigate a dynamic economic and regulatory landscape, the current environment presents both significant opportunities and complex challenges. From strong buyer demand in a competitive...more

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Bermuda Public Companies Update, Summer 2025

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This edition of the Bermuda Public Companies Update summarises significant transactions involving Bermuda companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq in the first half of 2025. The first half of 2025...more

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Tariffs and Business Sales: Using Earnouts to Bridge Valuation Gaps in M&A Deals

Recent changes in U.S. trade policy have created a lot of uncertainty for business owners, especially those who buy or sell products internationally. New and proposed tariffs (taxes on imported goods), along with retaliatory...more

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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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M&A Insights Series: Katie Balson of Origin Merchant Partners Discusses the Market Outlook, Its Challenges and Opportunities, and...

To help businesses, investors, and deal professionals better understand the evolving independent sponsor landscape, Robert Connolly – a partner in LP’s Corporate Practice Group and leader of LP’s Independent Sponsor team –...more

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Industrials Regulatory News and Trends - July 2025 #2

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Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more

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Canada’s Q2 2025 M&A Landscape

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The total number of Canadian M&A deals declined in the second quarter of 2025 as tariff disruption and uncertainty hampered dealmaking activity. However, the overall value of announced Canadian deals was up considerably in...more

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[Webinar] 180 Days of the Trump Administration—Quick Hits on Executive Orders, Actions, and Policies - July 17th - August 13th,...

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Blank Rome presents a new summer webinar series where our interdisciplinary team will unpack the most pressing legal, regulatory, and policy developments from the Trump Administration’s first 180 days. Each session offers...more

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Industrials Regulatory News and Trends - June 2025 #3

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Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more

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Independent Sponsor Series: Ryan Sullivan of North Park Group Discusses the M&A Outlook and Offers Advice to Business Owners and...

To help businesses, investors, and deal professionals better understand the evolving independent sponsor landscape, Robert Connolly – a partner in LP’s Corporate Practice Group and leader of LP’s Independent Sponsor team –...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

[Event] U.S. Trade, Tariffs, and State of the Economy Forum - July 24th, Chicago, IL

Join us for U.S. Trade, Tariffs, and State of the Economy Forum, on July 24, 2025, at Hinshaw's Chicago office, an insightful discussion on U.S. trade, tariffs, and economic policies that brings together experts,...more

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Nippon Steel and U. S. Steel Announce Finalized Merger Agreement

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Nippon Steel Corp. and United States Steel Corp. published a press release on June 18, 2025, announcing the finalization of their merger agreement, executed on Dec. 18, 2023. Following a review by the Committee on Foreign...more

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Rising tides: Asia-Pacific PE market grows in the face of global uncertainty

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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

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Steel Wars: Foreign Steel Can Dodge U.S. Tariffs, but Not U.S. Control. A New Era for Investing in American Steel Begins

The doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs by the Trump administration—from 25% to 50% within just three months—is a significant escalation in trade policy and the fulfillment of a Trump campaign promise. The U.S. also...more

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U.S. Private Equity Market Recap - June 2025

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Read our latest insights into the U.S. private equity market. We cover monthly deal activity and size, fundraising, exits, leveraged loans, and a look ahead. Deal activity: The U.S. PE deal market has been choppy in 2025 YTD...more

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Investor Insights: An Overview of PitchBook’s H1 2025 VC Tech Survey

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Having done a deep dive into PitchBook’s H1 2025 VC Tech Survey, not to mention living and breathing the state of venture with my clients who are in market for capital, I wanted to share my thoughts about how investors appear...more

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AI, Energy, and the Trump–Xi Mineral Standoff are Colliding. What it means for Renewable M&A?

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As President Trump and President Xi Jinping prepare for high-stakes talks following the breakdown of the May Geneva trade agreement, China’s tightening grip on critical mineral exports—especially graphite, rare earths, and...more

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State and Local Tax Implications of Tariff Escalations by the Trump Administration

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The Trump Administration’s prior announcement of a 10-percent universal tariff and 125-percent tariff on Chinese goods created a widespread impact on both businesses and consumers. In addition to the economic impact of the...more

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Mexico’s M&A revival faces uncertain future in 2025

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Mexican dealmaking delivered a solid performance in 2024, and volume held steady in Q1 2025, but uncertainty around its relationship with the US could shake the country’s M&A market - The economic outlook for Latin America’s...more

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April 2025 HSR Rebound: Regulatory Shifts, Tariff Tensions, and M&A Impacts

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April 2025 marked a period of measured recovery in Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) reportable transactions, following a notable decline in March. This rebound unfolded against a backdrop of significant regulatory change and the...more

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Droit de la concurrence et investissements étrangers dans un contexte de mesures tarifaires et de tensions commerciales

Le contexte économique actuel pourrait bien induire des changements dans les normes et les tendances relatives aux examens réalisés en vertu de la Loi sur la concurrence et de la Loi sur Investissement Canada) (la « LIC »)....more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

M&A Insights Series – Tariff Impacts, Deal Processes, and Advice for Buyers and Sellers: A Conversation with Dave Kakareka of...

To help businesses, owners, investors, and deal professionals better understand the evolving M&A market, Robert Connolly – a partner in LP’s Corporate Practice Group and leader of LP’s Independent Sponsor and Private Equity...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Navigating Compliance: Competition Law and Foreign Investment Reviews Amid Tariffs and Trade Tension

The current economic climate has the potential to reshape traditional norms and patterns for regulatory reviews under the Competition Act and the Investment Canada Act (ICA)....more

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