M&A, debt finance and investment fund actors seek alternative routes to dealmaking in the face of a dim macroeconomic outlook

The growing popularity of the ITC as a regulatory venue with global reach has implications for Taiwanese trade secret owners and investigation targets

The bloc's new scrutiny of foreign financial contributions poses regulatory hurdles for Taiwanese investments in M&A and public tenders in the EU

Provision of "interim measures" strengthens Hong Kong's position as a level playing field in arbitration against PRC counterparties

Continued emphasis on FDI around the world, particularly in the US and Europe, creates additional challenges for investors

Enforcement of Judgments and Arbitral Awards in UAE and KSA

Debt Explorer | High yield bond issuance in the US and Western Europe shows strong year-on-year gains, but challenges in the real estate sector weigh on APAC activity

COP28 Video Series

Debt Explorer | Whole-business securitization financing has been traditionally used to lower general corporate debt costs and sometimes used to recapitalize companies. Now, dealmakers are exploring whether the structure can also be applied in M&A transactions

In Conversation with Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for Egypt, COP 27

Debt Explorer | Vietnam’s capital markets are evolving rapidly, with strong economic growth driving the development of increasingly sophisticated financing options for a widening pool of borrowers

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

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

Debt Exporer | Loan issuance slowed in all key regions during the first nine months of 2023, but after a tough year there are signs that market conditions may be improving

From challenges to solutions

In the past decade, India has made significant strides in reforming its alternative dispute resolution (ADR) framework, aiming to position itself as a global hub for international arbitration.

The market for private equity-led secondary transactions is growing, and India is steadily catching up with the global trend in embracing these innovative exit strategies.

The Indian government is pressing ahead with legislative reforms and investments on an unprecedented scale in the energy transition. However, to achieve India’s ambitious goal of reaching net-zero by 2070, significant investment from the private sector is essential.

India stands out globally as a market with strong growth in IPO volume, thanks to its dynamic regulatory framework, robust domestic capital market and a large retail investor base.

Against a challenging macro-economic environment worldwide, India has proven resilient and demonstrated its huge potential for growth.

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