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

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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

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

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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

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Market overview: The global IPO landscape

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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

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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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Challenges remain but IPO outlook brightens

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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

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Europe holds enduring appeal for Asia-Pacific dealmakers

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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

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Global business in a changing Europe - 2024

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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

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

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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

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Snapshot: Der deutsche Übernahmemarkt 2023

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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

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Is more regulation the best route to deliver Net Zero?

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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

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Taxonomies – why the world needs harmonisation but not uniformity

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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

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10 lessons in sustainability regulation

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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

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Ireland | Chambers 2024 Global Practice Guide on Securitisation

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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Transatlantic M&A bull run set for comeback

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Encouraged by the relative strength of the dollar and improving financing conditions, US bidders are snapping up European assets - Transatlantic M&A was enjoying record-high activity before the war in Ukraine sparked...more

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Global M&A faces market headwinds in Q2

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Ongoing uncertainty hampers dealmaking in second quarter of the year, but mining megadeals and the race for clean energy offer a ray of hope. Global dealmakers had a lot to contend with in the second quarter of this year....more

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United Kingdom's Separate FTAs with Australia and New Zealand Enter into Force; UK CPTPP Membership on Track

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The United Kingdom's free trade agreements (FTAs) with Australia and New Zealand entered into force on May 31, 2023. As a significant milestone in the UK's post-Brexit future, these FTAs are the first two independently...more

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Global IPOs: Seeking signs of stabilization

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Resetting expectations - It was clear in the opening months of 2022 that the winds had changed for the global IPO market as compared to the prior year, a rocky path that continued throughout the year and into the first...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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Private equity hits the brakes in choppy global market

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Private equity (PE) deal activity shrinks as buyer and vendor pricing expectations widen and rising interest rates drive significant tightening in acquisition finance markets - PE managers endured a testing year in 2022 as...more

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Credit where credit's due: Who's benefiting from the voluntary carbon market?

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Projects that protect and restore the environment improve carbon storage and strengthen the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, says Dan Collison, Chief Executive of Farm Africa....more

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Global M&A fails to impress in the third quarter

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Following on from two robust first quarters, global M&A activity succumbed to prolonged market uncertainty in the third quarter. A total of 5,163 deals worth a total of US$731.3 billion changed hands during the quarter...more

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Investors eye rapid delivery business

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Soaring demand for fast and convenient at-home delivery amid the COVID-19 pandemic has made a lasting impact on the consumer market. E-commerce quickly became essential amid societal lockdowns across the globe, with customers...more

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High yield bond markets tap the brakes

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High yield bond markets see issuance slow as borrowers and investors step back from new deals due to macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty Elevated inflation and interest rate hikes in Europe and the US,...more

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