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International Edition

Sullivan & Cromwell Led 2023 M&A Activity in Latin America 

The New York-based firm also ranked high in the Caribbean in what was a slow year globally for cross-border transactions.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Cravath, Skadden, Shearman, K&L Gates Steer Health Care Deals Amid Industry Momentum

"We are cautiously optimistic the healthcare and pharma IPO market will gain strength in 2024," said McDermott partner Todd Kornfeld.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

With Higher Optimism in Deal Market, Big Law Firms Recruit M&A Partners to Kickstart Year

For partners, make-whole signing bonuses are trending up again, said Major Lindsey recruiter Kirsten Keegan Vasquez, as firms become more comfortable spending on talent than they were in 2023.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

IQVIA Ends Merger Deal With Propel Media Amid FTC Opposition, Judge's Order

The health care industry has been a focal point for the FTC, ensuring mergers do not harm competition, raise drug prices or harm the labor market.
3 minute read

International Edition

APAC M&A Nosedived in 2023: US, Indian Firms Dominate Market Once Again

Save for the Japanese market, overall Asia Pacific M&A activity plummeted and hit a 10-year low last year, with deals in Australasia badly affected.
4 minute read

International Edition

Freshfields Tops UK and European M&A Rankings as Megadeals Rejuvenate US Firms

Meanwhile, some firms, including Slaughter and May, suffered from the slow deal market.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Kirkland, Goodwin Take Lead in M&A Tables, as Simpson and Weil Fall in Rankings

Amid the battle for the top M&A spot, 2023 was the slowest full-year period for dealmaking since 2013.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

FTC Will Put New Merger Guidelines to Work in 2024, Antitrust Experts Say

"I expect that they will be looking for opportunities to apply all of the elements of the guidelines in merger cases -- to some extent, they've already been doing that," said former FTC Chair William Kovacic.
5 minute read

International Edition

Baidu Calls Off $3.6B Live Streaming Platform Acquisition, Advised by Skadden and Fangda

Joyy Inc, which suffered a substantial stock price fall after the announcement by Baidu, is seeking legal advice and will 'consider all options at its disposal'.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Big Law Dealmakers Are Evaluating These Factors to Assess 2024 Market

Frank Aquila, partner in Sullivan & Cromwell's corporate group, said the tempering of inflation and the broader economic news that ushers in could be a boon for M&A in 2024.
11 minute read

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