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Leading data and analytics company GlobalData has revealed the latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) league table of the top 10 legal advisers for the construction sector by value and volume during the coronavirus-hit first quarter (Q1) of 2020. Kirkland & Ellis leads by value Kirkland & Ellis has dominated the M&A legal advisers league table […]
Allen & Overy is top legal adviser in retail sector by M&A deal value in Q1 2020
Allen & Overy is the top M&A legal adviser for the retail sector based on deal value in Q1 2020, having advised on four deals worth US$12.12bn, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData, which tracks all M&A, private equity/venture capital and asset transaction activity around the world, confirmed that Allen & Overy […]
Healthcare sector witnesses rebound in deal activity during the week ended 19 April, 2020
The number of deals announced in the global healthcare sector (including pharmaceuticals and medical equipment) grew by 19% during the week ended 19 April, 2020, compared to the previous week, according to GlobalData’s deals database. Aurojyoti Bose, Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Deal activity has remained inconsistent since the COVID-19 outbreak. However, the healthcare sector has […]
Facebook and Jio deal win-win situation for both, says GlobalData
Following the announcement of Facebook’s US$5.7bn investment for 9.99% stake in India-based Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) on 22 April 2019; Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the deal: “The deal, which is India’s largest foreign direct investment for a minority stake, came at a time […]
Goldman Sachs leads top ten global M&A financial advisers in ICT sector in Q1 2020
Goldman Sachs held the top rank in the latest global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) league table of the top ten financial advisers for the information and communication technology (ICT) sector by value and volume in the first quarter of 2020, according to GlobalData, a leading data analytics company. The US-based investment bank took the top […]
Sullivan & Cromwell tops ranking of global legal advisors in ICT sector in Q1 2020
Sullivan & Cromwell has dominated a ranking of M&A legal advisers based on deal value in Q1 2020, having advised on eight deals worth US$12.7bn. Leading data and analysis company GlobalData, which tracks all M&A, private equity/venture capital and asset transaction activity around the world, noted that White & Case finished in second position, with […]
Asia-Pacific deal activity shows signs of revival during the week ended 19 April 2020, says GlobalData
The number of deals announced in the Asia-Pacific region increased by 5.4% during the week ended 19 April 2020 compared to the previous week, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. However, an analysis of GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database reveals that the deal volume remained below the Q1 2020 and March 2020 weekly […]
COVID-19 slowed TMT M&A by 26% Q1 2020, with worse to come
Deal activity in the first quarter of 2020 was 26% down on Q1 2019. COVID-19 lock-downs in Q2 2020 will cause the M&A market to contract further, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s recent report, M&A in TMT – 2019 round-up, shows that, in 2019, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity grew 20% to $737bn, and Q2 2019 was the best quarter, in terms of deal value in the last five years. Sapana Meheria, […]
Asia-Pacific witnesses decline in deal activity during the week ended 12 April 2020, finds GlobalData
A total of 278 deals were announced in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region during the week ended 12 April 2020, a decrease of 17.5% compared to 337 deals announced during the previous week, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. An analysis of GlobalData’s deals database reveals that the deal volume also remained below […]
Top ten M&A financial advisers in North America for coronavirus-hit Q1 2020 according to GlobalData
GlobalData has revealed the latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) league table of the top ten financial advisers in North America by value and volume for the coronavirus-hit Q1 2020, which witnessed decline in overall deal activity in the region. Goldman Sachs leads by value and volume Goldman Sachs has secured the top position in the latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) league table of the top ten financial advisers in North America based on deal value and volume for the first quarter of 2020, according to GlobalData, a leading data […]
Top ten M&A legal advisers in North America for coronavirus-hit Q1 2020
GlobalData has revealed the latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) league table of the top ten legal advisers in North America by value and volume for the coronavirus-hit Q1 2020, which witnessed decline in overall deal activity in the region. Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom leads by value Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom has dominated the M&A legal advisers league table based on deal value in the first quarter of 2020, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics […]
Global deal activity plummets during the week ended April 12
A total of 899 deals were announced globally during the week ended April 12 2020, which is a decrease of 17.2% over 1,086 deals announced during the previous week, according to GlobalData’s deals database. The deal volume also remained below the Q1 2020 and March 2020 weekly average levels. Since the coronavirus outbreak, global deal […]
Huge stimulus packages following COVID-19 outbreak to widen fiscal deficit in major economies, says GlobalData
Government and central banks in nations that have been majorly affected by COVID-19 such as the US, China, Italy, Spain and Germany have sanctioned monetary and fiscal stimulus measures to combat the commotion caused by the substantive outbreak. The US has embarked on a massive US$2.2tn stimulus package, equivalent to 10.26% of GDP, whereas Germany, […]
GlobalData reveals top 10 global M&A legal advisers in Asia-Pacific during coronavirus-hit Q1 2020
GlobalData has revealed the latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) league table of the top 10 legal advisers in Asia-Pacific by value and volume for the coronavirus-hit first quarter (Q1) of 2020, which witnessed subdued deal activity in the region. Linklaters leads by value Linklaters has dominated the M&A legal advisers league table based on deal […]
GlobalData reveals top 10 M&A legal advisers in Europe for coronavirus-hit Q1 2020
GlobalData has revealed the latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) league table of the top ten legal advisers in Europe by value and volume for coronavirus-hit Q1 2020, which witnessed a decline in deal volume in the region. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton leads by value Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton dominates the M&A legal advisers […]
GlobalData reveals top 10 M&A financial advisers in Europe for coronavirus-hit Q1 2020
GlobalData has revealed the latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) league table of the top ten financial advisers in Europe by value and volume for coronavirus-hit Q1 2020, which witnessed decline in deal volume in the region. Goldman Sachs leads by value Goldman Sachs dominates the M&A financial advisers league table based on deal value in […]
GlobalData reveals top 10 M&A financial advisers in Asia-Pacific during coronavirus-hit Q1 2020
GlobalData has revealed the latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) league table of the top 10 financial advisers in Asia-Pacific by value and volume for the coronavirus-hit first quarter (Q1) of 2020, which witnessed subdued deal activity in the region. JP Morgan leads by both value and volume JP Morgan has dominated the M&A financial advisers […]
Global deal activity showed signs of improvement during week ended 5 April, 2020, says GlobalData
Globally, the number of deals announced increased by 29.7% during the week ended 5 April, 2020, compared to the previous week, according to GlobalData’s deals database. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “After registering a few weeks of decline amid volatile market conditions due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the growth in deal announcements has […]
COVID-19 forcing companies to temporarily bring down the shutters, says GlobalData
Companies across diverse industries and geographies have already started announcing shutdowns. According to leading data and analytics company GlobalData’s news database, the top sectors discussing store closures are automotive and retail, with the automotive industry being one of the worst hit. With the industry working on lean inventory, the prolonged shutdown of auto parts producers […]
Retail sector witnesses decline in deal activity during the week ended 5 April, says GlobalData
The number of deals announced in the global retail sector declined by 11.4% during the week ended 5 April, 2020, compared to the previous week, according to GlobalData’s deals database. Aurojyoti Bose, Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Deal activity in the retail sector has remained inconsistent on the back of volatile market conditions due to the […]