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Activism affects virtually everyone now—even those who may never have to deal with an activist - If you’re still nursing doubts about whether activism has a broad effect on M&A, it may be time to put them to bed. Seventy-eight percent of respondents...By: White & Case LLP

Trends in Material Adverse Change Clauses – Implications of Coronavirus on M&A Transactions - On M&A transactions deal certainty may be a key negotiation issue. Whilst a seller may be reluctant to concede a material adverse change (MAC) or material...By: White & Case LLP

Half of the executives in our survey expect to do more deals if there's a downturn in 2020 than if there isn't. Dealmakers were optimistic heading into 2020. The coronavirus outbreak has changed things, but we believe that most of what we heard from...By: White & Case LLP

In its recent decision in R. v Secretary of State for Transport, the Court of Appeal ruled that the UK Government had failed to take into account the commitments it made under the 2016 Paris Agreement on climate change when assessing Heathrow's...By: White & Case LLP

In a world roiled by activism, geopolitical uncertainty and data risk, dealmakers are eager to lean in, according to our survey Introduction - If you're like us, you spend a lot of time thinking about where M&A markets are headed. That's...By: White & Case LLP

The regulations implementing the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (FIRRMA), which significantly expanded the jurisdiction and authorities of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), became effective on...By: White & Case LLP

Financial institutions M&A sector trends: specialty finance/marketplace lending — H2 2019 and outlook for 2020. The UK Financial Conduct Authority's new P2P rules add to pressures faced by UK platforms. Overview - CURRENT MARKET - Flat; marginal...By: White & Case LLP

Amending standard forms of construction and engineering contracts to change the risk level between the parties is a perennial issue. This, however, can lead to disputes due to amendments not clearly reflecting the intention of the parties. The TCC...By: White & Case LLP

Financial institutions M&A sector trends: consumer finance — H2 2019 and outlook for 2020 - Financial sponsors see opportunities to back new entrants targeting under-serviced customer segments, including gig economy workers and solopreneurs....By: White & Case LLP

Financial institutions M&A sector trends: brokers/corporate finance — H2 2019 and outlook for 2020. Household names turn to M&A as market disruption from fintechs offering commission-free trading continues. Overview - CURRENT MARKET - Consistent;...By: White & Case LLP