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International Edition

Skadden Tops Europe M&A Rankings in 1st Half of 2024

In continental Europe, Germany was the most-targeted nation for M&A deals announced in the first half of 2024, with 815 deals totaling $42.8 billion.
3 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters Tops UK M&A Rankings Amid Deal Market Rebound

Although the data shows that overall deal volume has declined by 19% since last year, a recent rush of deals has indicated a reviving deal market.
2 minute read

International Edition

Japanese M&A Market Shines as Asia Sees Chinese Advisers Fall

Simpson Thacher and Freshfields took the top two spots for Asia M&A, and China's Fangda Partners ranked third. For Japan-related deals, three of the Big Four Japanese firms placed at the top.
4 minute read

International Edition

Simpson Thacher Ranks No. 1 in Latin America M&A in 1H, Brazilian Law Firms Lead in Announced Deals

Dealmaking in Latin America slowed during the period but fared better than the world average as opportunities continue to present in the region.
4 minute read

International Edition

French Elections Yield Hung Parliament and Possible Tax Hikes

France's left Nouveau Front Populaire coalition has come out on top in snap elections that President Macron called in June to the dismay of his own party.
5 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters, Baker McKenzie Lead on Carlsberg's £3B Acquisition of UK's Britvic

The new company will be known as Carlsberg Britvic, and is the latest example of a U.K. company being acquired by a major foreign corporate.
2 minute read

International Edition

Overhaul of Canada's Competition Regime a 'Revolution,' Not a Mere Tuneup

An overhaul of Canada's competition laws has created uncertainty and unpredictability, and lawyers say it could chill business growth and investment.
4 minute read

International Edition

Skadden, Davis Polk Advise in Multi-Billion Dollar Bid for Latin America Telecom Operator

Nasdaq-listed Millicom said a committee of its independent board members believes the $24 per share offer undervalues the Luxembourg-headquartered company.
2 minute read

International Edition

Skadden, Wachtell and Goodwin Top First-Half M&A Tables, as Megadeals Rachet Up

M&A deals valued at over $10 billion were up 70% from last year to $363.4 billion, while private equity-backed M&;A was up 36% to $369.5 billion.
4 minute read

International Edition

Baker McKenzie Corporate and Construction Partners Depart for Australian Firms

Australian law firm Clayton Utz has taken a corporate partner and an associate from Baker McKenzie.
2 minute read

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