Sustainable finance’s availability and reputation may offer an attractive financing alternative to finance the energy transition.
With half the world’s population and soon three billion mobile subscribers, the Asia Pacific region is set for long-term growth in digital infrastructure.
As activism campaigns increasingly incorporate ESG issues, we discuss how companies can prepare for and navigate such shareholder-led challenges.
As European majors diversify and accelerate the energy transition, the market can expect continued consolidation, including across borders.
As the Biden Administration ramps up its investment in renewables, we speak with the head of the DOE Loan Programs Office about the practical realities companies should consider when applying for a loan guarantee.
Project sponsors and lenders should be aware of significant recent changes to due diligence and monitoring standards that are part of EP4.
The popularity of sustainability-linked bonds offers companies new capital raising options in the debt markets.
Federal climate action aims to accelerate the transition to clean energy, with major changes affecting nearly every aspect of the industry.
As the energy markets transition to more renewable energy sources, a mix of investor interest, market forces, and tax credits will channel capital into specific industry sectors.
PE companies face increasing risk from cyberattacks, and regulators have begun holding directors personally accountable for cybersecurity failings.
As ESG statements fall under increasing scrutiny, sponsors should aim for consistent and accurate messaging, as well as robust ESG strategies.
The CMA increasingly reviews PE mergers, including historic roll-up deals, prompting sponsors to reassess merger control risks.
Upcoming reforms will couple stricter regulation with greater consumer awareness, presenting significant new challenges to businesses and PE firms.
PE firms should take action to mitigate growing regulatory and litigation risks from greenwashing claims, as they navigate a fragmented anti-greenwashing landscape.
PE acquirers should view unions as stakeholders and factor possible or actual engagement obligations with them into the deal process.
Following recent press coverage, PE sponsors are exploring share-based schemes and other plans to incentivise non-managerial staff.
Once shunned, the cannabis sector now offers attractive PE opportunities in many jurisdictions.
Music deals have struck a chord for PE investors, though notes of complexity remain.
Elevating the ranking of undrawn credit lines in PE financing could resolve a current short supply from banks.
Green shoots emerge as PE firms consider new ways to incorporate ESG into dealmaking.
Despite certain regulatory and challenges, PE buyers will likely see more investment opportunities in the gaming industry.
By pledging unencumbered assets, from idle ships to a private Caribbean island, debt issuers opened up new and creative avenues in finance during the pandemic that are widely applicable to PE.
The emergence of US-style dual class shares in the UK may lure Europe’s best founder-driven businesses to the London market, presenting opportunities for private equity.
As private equity targets emerging companies, PE investors are expanding VC deal terms and dynamics.
In a changing social landscape, private equity firms should conduct corporate culture due diligence while also ensuring the implementation of robust complaints procedures.
Amid FDI screening regime expansion, deal teams have opportunities to capitalize on newly available exemptions, but must beware novel complexities.
Digital due diligence becomes increasingly important when buying digitally native beauty brands.