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2024 Summer review – M&A legal and market developments

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We set out below a number of interesting English court decisions and market developments which have taken place and their impact on M&A transactions. Our Summer review looks at these developments and gives practical guidance...more

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The “Retailisation” of Private Funds – Key Considerations for Private Fund Managers

The “retailisation” of private funds has been one of the industry’s most significant trends in recent years, with fund managers seeking sources of capital beyond their usual institutional, professional and sophisticated...more

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High yield issuance climbs, but markets still seek direction

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High yield activity in the US, Europe and APAC revives after a tricky period, but markets remain uncertain moving into the final months of 2024 High yield bond issuance across the US, Europe and APAC rallied in H1 2024....more

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English High Court Enforces Asymmetric Jurisdiction Clause in a Syndicated Loan Facility Agreement

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On 24 May 2024, the English High Court granted final injunctive relief to Barclays Bank Plc (Barclays), both in the form of an anti-suit injunction and an anti-enforcement injunction, arising out of a syndicated loan...more

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Private Wealth Investors Deliver a Fundraising Boost

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In a challenging fundraising environment, private wealth investors are filling the gap, aided by investment platforms, intermediaries, and evolving legal structures. In recent years, inflationary pressures, interest rate...more

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European Securities and Markets Authority Opinion on the Functioning of the Sustainable Finance Framework

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The European Securities and Markets Authority has published an Opinion on the sustainable finance regulatory framework, setting out possible long-term improvements. ESMA acknowledges that while the EU sustainable finance...more

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Euro firms despite unexpected decline in German business sentiment

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The euro trended higher on Monday, with the single currency able to shrug off some underwhelming German data. Meanwhile, the pound is trading sideways so far this morning, with GBP/EUR flat at €1.1817 and GBP/USD stable...more

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Great Fund Insights: ESMA Guidelines on funds’ names: Tell me your fund name, I’ll tell you your fund strategy

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On 14 May 2024, ESMA published its final guidelines on funds’ names using ESG or sustainability-related terms (the Guidelines). As a result, the use of certain environmental, social and governance (ESG) or...more

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Weekly currency forecast: cooling UK inflation to push the pound lower?

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Political anxiety following the European elections hammered the euro last week, with significant gains for far-right parties and a snap election in France rattling EUR investors. This week, the UK’s latest consumer price...more

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Covered bond issuance climbs as investors seek traditional asset classes

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Demand for covered bonds is rising as investors seek opportunities to deploy capital in low-risk assets during a period of market uncertainty - Issuance of covered bonds—bonds issued by financial institutions and backed by...more

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High-profile deals in European regulators’ firing lines

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Dealmakers are learning to navigate a stricter regulatory environment as UK and EU authorities take an increasingly interventionist stance Global dealmaking experienced a slowdown in 2023 as the market battled headwinds on...more

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Investors flock to investment grade debt markets

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Primary investment grade bond issuance surged in Q1 2024 as investors ramped up exposure to high-quality borrowers in a high interest rate environment. In the US, investment grade corporate borrowers secured US$429.7 billion...more

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The New UK Securitisation Rules : A Practical Overview and Comparison

On 30 April 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) published Policy Statement PS24/4 (“PS24/4”) setting out the final FCA Securitisation Sourcebook (“SECN”). Subject to the repeal of the Securitisation Regulation...more

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What Is the Future of Energy Charter Treaty (ECT)?

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The Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) is a multi-nation investment treaty which protects investors from the nationalization of assets and other arbitrary and discriminatory state conduct made at the expense of investments in the...more

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Battery storage M&A powers into 2024

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Battery energy storage systems (BESS), which enable utility companies and grid operators to access pools of surplus renewable energy on demand that would otherwise be wasted, play a central role in the global energy...more

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The Evolving Global Foreign Direct Investment and National Security Review Landscape - May 2024

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Key Takeaways - - As FDI regimes proliferate and mature around the globe, governments are taking an ever-more expansive view of the concept of “national security” to include more than military and defense interests, which...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

Proskauer - The Capital Commitment

ESG in 2024: Traps for the Unwary

ESG continues to be a hot topic for 2024 for investors and regulators alike. The specific concerns investors and regulators have – and what they expect to develop over the coming months – differ, however, across...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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Late rally softens leveraged loan landing

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A strong finish to 2023 helped to boost global leveraged loan issuance at the end of an otherwise rocky year for all key markets. The last 12 months were incredibly challenging for banks, investors and borrowers, as elevated...more

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AIFMD Refresher: Regulatory Reporting under Article 24

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The AIFMD contains numerous ongoing obligations that apply to sponsors and funds long after fundraising has completed. As part of our AIFMD refresher series, this article summarizes one of the key AIFMD ongoing requirements...more

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Antitrust scrutiny of private equity deals intensifies

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Traditionally, private equity firms were seen as benign investors from an antitrust perspective. This is changing. In the past 12 months, PE-funded acquisitions have faced progressively more rigorous scrutiny by antitrust...more

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