Intense competition to deliver on-demand content accelerates dealmaking in the sector - The entrance of tech-first players, such as Netflix and Amazon, into the global media industry has pushed the industry to react—and...more
The COVID-19 pandemic hit Chinese M&A hard in Q1, but the second quarter has already witnessed a remarkable recovery with a total of 434 deals announced—an increase of 56% on Q1. Value also rebounded strongly, with deals...more
The Conservative Party’s conclusive win in the U.K.’s recent general election paves the way for long-anticipated and decisive reforms to the country’s national security screening regime. The government first outlined its...more
Japan expanded the scope of industries subject to prior notification for Inward Direct Investment in 2019 - Under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA), the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the relevant...more
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy further tightened foreign direct investment control, but the investment climate remains liberal - Pursuant to the German Foreign Trade and Payments Act...more
The Situation: The Australian Taxation Office ("ATO") has broadened its role in the process for reviewing foreign investment proposals, through closer engagement with foreign investors pursuing acquisitions, mergers and...more
The US M&A market delivered a surprisingly robust first half, with total value rising 9 percent year-on-year. Volume, on the other hand, dipped 21 percent. Defying all odds, US M&A value rose in the first half of 2019....more
Financial institutions M&A sector trends: specialty finance/marketplace lending — H1 2019 and outlook for H2 2019. CURRENT MARKET - Upward, marginal. WE ARE SEEING: - Market consolidation across product lines -...more
In 2018, the US M&A market has seen marked robust domestic activity and a strong tech sector but declining inbound dealmaking. We examine the four key factors that could characterize 2019. The past year has been mixed for...more