The wait is over. Whispers of mega-deals have matured into agenda items for boards of many larger European banks. Overview - 3 highlights of bank M&A: - Bank consolidation: The numbers speak for themselves—100 regional and domestics deals across...By: White & Case LLP
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The Equator Principles Association (EPA) has released the much-awaited draft text of Equator Principles 4 (EP4). Further consultation of the draft text will be coordinated by the EPA in July and August, and it is anticipated to be finalised in late...By: White & Case LLP
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On May 27, 2019, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI) expanded the scope of the industries for which submission of a prior notification is required for foreign direct investment. This recent revision of relevant rules in Japan...By: White & Case LLP
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A recent decision by Singapore's highest court has held that a contractor must first establish that it is entitled to payment under the contract in order to claim progress payments under the Security of Payment Act, raising concern over past court...By: White & Case LLP
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The increasing accessibility of digital media has enabled businesses to become not only readers, but also publishers of their own information and opinions. This in turn requires due consideration of the limits of what can, and cannot, be lawfully...By: White & Case LLP
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Although acquisition activity in the European leveraged finance market has been on an upward trajectory since 2012, 2018 saw a substantial increase in buyout activity, which reached €57.6 billion in total, marking a return to issuance levels not seen...By: White & Case LLP
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Presented as a flagship measure of economic reform, the law on growth and business transformation, known as the PACTE Act, came into force on May 24, 2019. Among the changes in the corporate/M&A practice, article 102 of the PACTE Act deserves a...By: White & Case LLP
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A Singaporean construction company in liquidation has successfully sued one of its former directors for failing to act in the best interests of the company, highlighting the importance of directors being aware of, and protecting against, potential...By: White & Case LLP
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