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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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New law expands Belgian "class actions" framework

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On 31 May 2024, a new Belgian law was published transposing the EU Collective Redress Directive into national law. The new Belgian law does not introduce an entirely new framework to allow so-called class actions as, unlike...more

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Charting a path for European carve-outs

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As central banks continue their campaign to cool inflation, interest rates remain at elevated levels not seen in well over a decade. For companies, this makes funding growth initiatives and refinancing existing debt much more...more

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UK Investment Research Review: Reforming MiFID II and Revitalising Investment Research in the UK Public Markets

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In July 2023, the Investment Research Review (the Review) commissioned by the UK government published its findings into investment research in UK capital markets. The Review made the following seven recommendations, seeking...more

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Corporate Digest: Notable Deals and Transactions - March 2023

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This digest outlines some of the significant legal work undertaken by Conyers on behalf of our clients around the world since the beginning of 2022. The year was challenging for many of our clients, with global uncertainty...more

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Debt Download - January 2023

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Welcome to Debt Download, Goodwin’s monthly newsletter covering what you need to know in the leveraged finance market. We hope your year is off to a good start!...more

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The Acquisition and Leveraged Finance Review, 9th Edition - Spain

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Market conditions have remained challenging through the past year. The post-pandemic recovery globally saw a significant setback as a result of the war in Ukraine, which exacerbated the pre-existing market issues and led to...more

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Shaking up the wholesale markets: UK, EU and US approaches

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As lawmakers look to reform aspects of wholesale markets regulation, the UK may be poised to drift closer to the US. In his Mansion House speech on July 1, 2021, Rishi Sunak, the then-Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced...more

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The Acquisition and Leveraged Finance Review, 8th Edition - Spain

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It is fair to say that the acquisition and leveraged finance industry has shown resilience in relation to the difficult global situation arising from the covid-19 pandemic, particularly in comparison to the previous global...more

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The Acquisition and Leveraged Finance Review, 8th Edition - United Kingdom

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It is fair to say that the acquisition and leveraged finance industry has shown resilience in relation to the difficult global situation arising from the covid-19 pandemic, particularly in comparison to the previous global...more

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The Road to Recovery: An Active Market After a Temporary Slowdown

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A year ago, many stakeholders were apprehensive about the economic consequences of the COVID-19 health crisis, and no one knew whether it would affect private equity permanently. Despite the long-term crisis, activity in...more

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Five Financing Challenges in European Healthcare Private Equity in 2021 and Beyond

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After a year during which uncertainty in the equity markets became the new normal, many stakeholders are wondering whether the disruptions are behind us. A look at key indicators might lead one to say yes. The S&P Loan Index...more

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HM Treasury Consults on UK Wholesale Markets Reform

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Proposals signal that the UK government is willing to diverge significantly from EU rules. On 1 July 2021, HM Treasury published a consultation on its Wholesale Markets Review....more

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European Debt and Equity Markets Resilient in Face of Turbulent Year

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The European debt and equity markets shrugged off the impact of a nearly total shutdown due to COVID-19 at the end of the first quarter of 2020 to rebound with strong performances in the second half of the year. As activity...more

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The European Financing Markets in 2021: What Can We Expect?

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Last year presented a great many challenges, and much like 2008–2009, the impact was felt on a global basis. The last quarter of 2020 appeared to start with a sense of renewed optimism, with the end of pandemic-driven issues...more

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Financial Daily Dose 3.9.2020 | Top Story: Big Tech Companies Begin To Support Regulations to Limit Mass Surveillance

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Big Tech companies using facial recognition software have begun to support “’precision regulations’ that don’t allow mass surveillance.” Lawmakers in New York, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Michigan, and California are considering...more

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European leveraged finance: A bifurcated balancing act: Public-to-private: Private equity on the hunt for new value

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HEADLINES - In 2019, European take-private deals backed by private equity reached €34.5 billion over 31 deals - This is 14 per cent higher than 2018 and more than five times the total deal value seen just five years...more

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Positive Outlook for European Capital Markets

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Danny Tricot (London, capital markets): Capital markets in Europe were generally positive in 2017, recovering from a mixed year in 2016. The first half of the year was particularly strong for high-yield issuances in Europe,...more

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EU Legislation on Indices and Recognized Exchanges under the Capital Requirements Regulation

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Implementing Technical Standards listing the main indices and recognized exchanges for the use of eligible collateral in accordance with the Capital Requirements Regulation was published in the Official Journal of the...more

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Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest - Volume XI, Issue 36

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BROKER-DEALER - SEC Chair Gives Speech on Equity Market Structure - On September 14, Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Mary Jo White gave a speech titled “Equity Market Structure in 2016 and for the Future”...more

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The FCA Peers Into Dark Pools

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On July 21, 2016, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the United Kingdom (UK) published a thematic review: UK equity market dark pools - Role, promotion and oversight in wholesale markets. Background - The...more

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Financial Services Quarterly Report - Second Quarter 2016: MiFID II: Key Considerations for Asset Managers

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The Council of the European Union on 13 May 2014 formally endorsed a new regulatory regime that will replace the current Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID), which has been in force since 2007. The new...more

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Brexit – Okay, I Really Do Care!  (I Think)

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Back in early April I observed in this commentary that I wasn’t really sure how much Brexit mattered, at least here in North America. Of course, looking back, I realized we issued it on April Fool’s Day and now I simply...more

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Brexit: What Now?

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The United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union. The vote is not legally binding but Prime Minister David Cameron has already acknowledged that the will of the people must be followed. We consider the key preliminary...more

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The Regulatory State: May We Have A Little Humility, Please?

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The Great Equity Correction of 2015 that is now being enjoyed by all of us is a correction, and not the beginning, of the Great Bear Market of 2015 (from my lips to God’s ears). It reminds me of just how little we know about...more

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Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest - Volume X, Issue 33

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SEC/CORPORATE - SEC Decreases Registration Statement Filing Fees for Fiscal Year 2016 - On August 27, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced that, effective October 1, the fees that public companies and...more

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