M&A and Private Equity | White & Case LLP (2024)

Dealmakers turn to M&A to combat supply disruption

M&A Explorer | M&A is emerging as a vital tool to support the realignment and resilience of global supply chains

Fintechs hunt for growth in an uncertain climate

M&A Explorer | Fintech companies must find new revenue streams if they want to thrive in the current market

Tech takeovers drive M&A in Indonesia

M&A Explorer | The country’s vibrant digital economy and abundant natural resources look set to fuel dealmaking this year

Energy and telco deals power Mexican M&A

M&A Explorer | Dealmaking remains above pre-pandemic levels despite somewhat subdued interest from international buyers

Oncology dealmaking fuels biotech M&A

M&A Explorer | Growing demand for cancer drugs, along with patent expiries and AI innovation, are driving dealmaking in the red-hot oncology space

Dealmakers prepare to face new uncertainties in 2024

M&A Explorer | Anticipated rate cuts spark investor optimism, but escalating geopolitical tensions threaten to derail economic recovery

French dealmakers pin hopes on improving macro conditions

M&A Explorer | French M&A retreated to pre-pandemic levels last year, but decreasing inflation could spur transformative dealmaking in 2024

Net-zero goals boost investment in tech sector

M&A Explorer | As the global energy transition gathers pace, innovation in clean energy solutions is producing a steady flow of deal opportunities

Megadeals highlight resilience of construction and EMU industries

M&A Explorer | Consolidation and alternative energy drive big-ticket energy, mining and utilities M&A

Luxury powerhouses turn to M&A amid slowing sales

M&A Explorer | Declining consumer spending power is driving down revenues and pushing luxury firms to seek new avenues for growth

Taiwan: Adapting to ongoing macroeconomic and regulatory uncertainty

Key legal developments in 2023 and their implications for Taiwan

Dealmaking is shaping APAC’s digital future

M&A Explorer | Demand for greater connectivity is fueling M&A in the region's critical digital infrastructure, especially data centers and tower assets

Investors flock to lucrative aerospace and defense industry

M&A Explorer |Against a backdrop of growing geopolitical unrest, space, satellite and surveillance assets attract increasing premiums

Distressed sales likely to rise in Europe’s troubled real estate sector

M&A Explorer |Looming debt maturities push real estate companies to seek exit

US outbound M&A into China pivots to Korea and Japan

M&A Explorer | Long-time US allies Japan and South Korea benefit from tensions between Washington and Beijing

Latin America Focus: Fall 2023

Despite political uncertainty and a slowdown in GDP growth across Latin America, there are plenty of bright spots and opportunities on the horizon for those who know where to find them.

Big Oil displays commitment to net zero through dealmaking

M&A Explorer | As the market turmoil of 2022 fades, energy supermajors are using M&A to expand into renewables and low-carbon solutions

Southeast Asia’s star ready to rise

M&A Explorer | Tech innovation and frontier-market growth both point to dynamic future for regional M&A

Dealmaking set for comeback in North America’s food industry

M&A Explorer | M&A is proving popular with companies looking to reinvigorate their portfolios and adapt to shifting consumer demands

International bidders bolster German M&A

M&A Explorer |Amid a challenging economic climate, international buyers prompted by the energy transition target mainstay sectors including industrials & chemicals and automotive

Carve-outs: A valuable tool for European firms

M&A Explorer | Strategic carve-outs continue to present a strong business case, as companies shed non-core assets and position themselves for growth

Financial institutions M&A: Sector trends - September 2023

We highlight the key UK & European M&A trends in H2 2022 and H1 2023, and provide our insights into the outlook for M&A moving forward.

Time to shine in India’s M&A market

M&A Explorer |M&A activity in the world’s most populous country is nothing short of impressive

A spotlight on shareholder value spurs Japanese M&A

M&A Explorer |Much needed business restructurings and government incentives have the potential to drive acquisitions and divestments in Japan

European biotech enjoys a burst of dealmaking activity

M&A Explorer |The first quarter saw a string of transactions after a punishing year for the sector

UK M&A volume continues to impress despite value crunch

M&A Explorer | This year should continue to deliver a steady pipeline of deals in what remains one of Europe’s most dynamic markets

Europe’s PE market braces for impact

M&A Explorer | Despite a slow start to the year, fundraising for impact strategies in Europe is on the rise and the long-term prospects are bright

Indonesia is riding strong tailwinds

M&A Explorer | Solid growth and promising deflationary signals are fueling a kinetic deal market in Southeast Asia’s largest economy

Five things to consider when exiting a European joint venture

A range of contractual, legal and external factors come into play when it’s time to end one of these arrangements

Nine developments and trends shaping US shareholder activism in 2023

Following a busy 2022, a range of factors will likely influence activist campaigns during 2023

Foreign direct investment reviews 2023: A global perspective

A guide to navigating the rules for investing in countries that require foreign direct investment approval.

France’s M&A activity remains steadfast

M&A Explorer | French deal volume in 2022 remained at historic levels, even while deal values dipped in the final quarter of the year

Private equity could win big as it preps European logistics exit

M&A Explorer | The need for timely and sustainable delivery is buoying demand for everything from logistics outsourcing to drone drop-off services

M&A holds the line in the Nordics with robust performance

M&A Explorer | Corporate deals in the region proved to be more resilient than private equity (PE) as financing costs rose, with exits showing weakness

Vietnamese M&A proves resilient amid global economic adversity

M&A Explorer |One of Southeast Asia's most promising economies is becoming an increasingly compelling destination for deals

Global M&A slumps amid macro-economic tumult

M&A Explorer | M&A deal value falls by more than a third as dealmakers around the world hit the brakes in a volatile year

Mixed Signals: US M&A FY 2022

Despite a strong start to the year, deal activity in the US faced new challenges in 2022 as headwinds gathered.

Private equity hits the brakes in choppy global market

M&A Explorer |Private equity (PE) deal activity shrinks as buyer and vendor pricing expectations widen and rising interest rates drive significant tightening in acquisition finance markets

Global healthcare M&A delivers strong performance

M&A Explorer |Dealmaking in the pharma, medical and biotech (PMB) subsectors was driven by both old and new market trends in 2022

2022 Year in Review: White & Case Global Antitrust Merger StatPak (WAMS)

Australia, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey See Significant Surge in Merger Filing Activity; US and EU Merger Filing Activity is Down Compared to 2021's Record Levels, But Still Above Historical Levels