News & Analysis as of

European Union › Global Market

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... more +
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 -
Latham & Watkins LLP

A Less Economic Approach? European Commission Consults on Draft Guidelines for Exclusionary Conduct

Latham & Watkins LLP on

The European Commission (EC) has published draft antitrust guidelines on exclusionary abuses (the Draft Guidelines) and is conducting a public consultation to gather feedback....more

White & Case LLP

Warranties and indemnities insurance take center stage in M&A transactions in Africa

White & Case LLP on

In most M&A transactions, after the parties have negotiated the basic commercial terms, they then negotiate the warranties and indemnities (W&I). Generally, buyers want the anticipated value of their purchase without any...more

White & Case LLP

The European Commission moves away from economics and proposes a presumption-based approach in its draft guidelines on...

White & Case LLP on

The European Commission has published for public consultation its long-awaited draft Guidelines on exclusionary abuses (draft Guidelines). The draft Guidelines aim at making it faster and easier for the Commission to pursue...more

A&O Shearman

From effects to presumptions? The EC Draft Guidelines on exclusionary abuse

A&O Shearman on

The Draft Guidelines set out the European Commission (EC)’s approach on exclusionary abuse by dominant undertakings. The EC is proposing a shift away from the effects-based approach set out in its earlier enforcement...more

White & Case LLP

Food for thought: Dealmakers drawn to Europe’s sustainable farming sector

White & Case LLP on

M&A in the agricultural sector received a boost in the first quarter of 2024. Deal value rose by more than 600 percent year on year from US$820 million in the first quarter of 2023 to US$5.87 billion in the first three months...more

White & Case LLP

Market overview: The global IPO landscape

White & Case LLP on

Global IPO markets endured a difficult 2023 in the face of rising interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty. But after a challenging 12 months, the outlook for IPO activity in 2024 is brightening This past year has been one...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Cross-Border M&A Opportunities Favor the Prepared

DarrowEverett LLP on

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

White & Case LLP

Challenges remain but IPO outlook brightens

White & Case LLP on

Global IPO markets have had a comparatively positive start to 2024 after a challenging year. Investors and IPO candidates hope that stable interest rates and pent-up demand will support an increasing flow of IPO activity in...more

A&O Shearman

Antitrust in focus March 2024

A&O Shearman on

This newsletter is a summary of the antitrust developments we think are most interesting to your business. Thomas Masterman, partner based in London, is our editor this month. He has selected: Out now: our latest global...more

White & Case LLP

Europe holds enduring appeal for Asia-Pacific dealmakers

White & Case LLP on

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

A&O Shearman

Global business in a changing Europe - 2024

A&O Shearman on

With Parliamentary elections and a series of national votes in 2024, the EU is entering a pivotal period in its history. In this study, ‘Global business in a changing Europe’, we speak to corporate leaders across the world to...more

Walkers

Revised Central Bank of Ireland’s Prospectus Regulatory Framework Q&A | Expansion of Euronext’s GEM to retail debt

Walkers on

Revised Prospectus Regulatory Framework Q&A - On 7 March 2024, the Central Bank of Ireland (the "Central Bank") published its Prospectus Regulatory Framework – Questions & Answers 2nd Edition (the "Revised Q&A"). This...more

Mayer Brown

Europe Daily News, 20 March 2024

Mayer Brown on

COMPETITION - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11298 - Bilfinger / Stork Europe) - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11490 - Blackrock / Canadian Solar / Recurrent Energy)...more

White & Case LLP

Snapshot: Der deutsche Übernahmemarkt 2023

White & Case LLP on

Blick auf den Markt und die bedeutendsten Transaktionen - Die Analyse öffentlicher Übernahmen im Jahr 2023 erscheint auf den ersten Blick wie eine Blaupause des Vorjahres. Die bereits 2022 festgestellten Trends bestätigten...more

A&O Shearman

Is more regulation the best route to deliver Net Zero?

A&O Shearman on

How to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy is a hot regulatory topic for most major economies around the world – and is set to continue ascending the agenda in the years to come. As sustainability-related...more

A&O Shearman

Taxonomies – why the world needs harmonisation but not uniformity

A&O Shearman on

Taxonomies will play a critical role in channelling investment towards sustainable activities. But while alignment between frameworks is critical , a one-size-fits-all approach can never be effective....more

A&O Shearman

10 lessons in sustainability regulation

A&O Shearman on

Creating an effective regulatory framework will be critical to deliver Net Zero. But does that mean more – or less – regulation? From trade agreements to taxonomies, carbon adjustment mechanisms to corporate sustainability...more

Walkers

Ireland | Chambers 2024 Global Practice Guide on Securitisation

Walkers on

1. Specific Financial Asset Types - 1.1 Common Financial Assets - A wide range of asset classes have been securitised by Irish special purpose entities (SPEs): residential mortgages; commercial mortgages; auto loans;...more

WilmerHale

The EU Updates the Way It Defines Markets

WilmerHale on

On February 8, 2024, the European Commission (Commission) adopted its revised Market Definition Notice (Notice), replacing a version that was nearly 30 years old. The Notice is not binding, but it provides guidance on how the...more

Conyers

Bermuda Public Companies Update - H2 2023

Conyers on

This edition of the Conyers Bermuda Public Companies Update summarises significant transactions involving Bermuda companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq in the second half of 2023. Global Market Update...more

J.S. Held

2024 J.S. Held Global Risk Report: The 2024 Election Megacycle

J.S. Held on

In 2024, an extraordinarily high number of national elections will be held across the globe, including in some of the biggest economies: the United States, United Kingdom, India, Mexico, South Africa, Indonesia, Russia – and...more

A&O Shearman

Global M&A Insights: Deal-making predictions for 2024

A&O Shearman on

Welcome to our year-end edition of M&A Insights, where we preview some of the themes we expect to shape deal-making over the next 12 months. Continued volatility in the debt markets has resulted in another subdued year for...more

A&O Shearman

EU FSR – the notification regime begins; what does it mean for infrastructure investors?

A&O Shearman on

The EU is concerned about subsidies granted by non-EU countries to businesses active in the EU that could distort competition in EU markets. The Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) establishes a new suspensory notification...more

A&O Shearman

EU FSR – the notification regime begins; what does it mean for private equity investors?

A&O Shearman on

The EU is concerned about subsidies granted by non-EU countries to businesses active in the EU, that could distort competition in EU markets. The Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) establishes a new regime, enforced by the...more

White & Case LLP

Reverberations from the falling dominos of SVB, Signature and Silvergate are felt on European shores

White & Case LLP on

UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector trends H2 2022 | H1 2023 — Banks - Top 3 drivers of UK and European bank M&A in the past 12 months: - Regional & domestic consolidation across Europe: >50 domestic bank...more

116 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 5
Next »

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
Sign up Log in
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide