Chambers Global Practice Guides State of the Market
State of the market
State of the Market is a comprehensive analysis series within Chambers Global Practice Guides that examines pivotal trends and developments shaping the legal industry. Contributing editors across Chambers GPG provide their in-depth knowledge of emerging legal practices, evolving client needs and expectations and key areas of law experiencing significant changes.
State of the Market provides legal professionals and business leaders a thorough understanding of the current legal landscape and its future trajectory.
Corporate M&A
Dive into the dynamic world of US mergers and acquisitions with Frank Aquila, senior M&A partner at Sullivan & Cromwell. Hosted by Chambers USA Research Manager Matthew Court, this engaging discussion explores the legal landscape across Corporate M&A, analyses emerging trends, and the future of M&A while also hearing about covering Frank's progression in the field and changes he has seen during his time working across this area of law.
Read Chambers Global Practice Guides Corporate M&A 2024 here
Healthcare M&A
Explore the latest developments in healthcare M&A with Frank Aquila, senior M&A partner at Sullivan & Cromwell. Acquilla discusses his extensive career, highlighting key transactions such as Monsanto’s acquisition of G.D. Searle and Amgen’s acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics. He explains how continuous consolidation in the healthcare sector is driven by innovation, patent expiry, and the need for large R&D budgets.
Read Chambers Global Practice Guides Healthcare M&A 2024 here
Tech M&A
This detailed discussion between Matt Court and George Casey of Linklaters investigates the key trends in technology M&A today. Casey highlights a rebound in global M&A in early 2024, driven by significant deals in the United States and Europe. Discover the impact of regulatory challenges, economic conditions, and the role of AI in driving future M&A activity.
Read Chambers Global Practice Guides Tech M&A 2024 here
International Arbitration
Renowned arbitration expert Gary Born of the law firm WilmerHale delves into key global market trends shaping international arbitration. In this engaging legal discussion, Gary explores Saudi Arabia’s emerging role as an arbitration hub, the impact of arbitration on ESG disputes, and its growing presence in banking, finance, and cryptocurrency.
Read Chambers Global Practice Guides International Arbitration 2024 here
Private Wealth
Discover the latest trends in private wealth management with insights from Sullivan & Cromwell's experts, Basil Zirinis and Elizabeth Kubanik. In this exclusive analysis, we explore post-pandemic mobility shifts among ultra-high-net-worth individuals, key factors driving global wealth relocation and how to navigate the complexities of managing international assets.
Read Chambers Global Practice Guides Private Wealth 2024 here
Project Finance
Discover the latest insights into Project Finance across Brazil. Lawyer, Pablo Sorj of the law firm Mattos Filho provides a comprehensive overview of Brazil's evolving project finance market, discussing the influence of the Brazilian Development Bank’s changing risk appetite and the rise of infrastructure debentures, the conversation emphasises how international sponsors and lenders are shaping the sector.
Read Chambers Global Practice Guides Project Finance 2024 here
Crisis Management
Learn about the evolution of crisis management in Brazil from legal experts from Mattos Filho. Thiago Jabor Pinheiro, a crisis management expert discusses the rising complexity of crises, driven by areas as diverse as data protection, workplace misconduct and climate events, and how public scrutiny and a rapid news cycles amplify challenges.
Litigation
Gary Born of WilmerHale alongside Chambers and Partners State of the Market shares insights into global litigation trends. Listen to this insightful podcast to understand the growing role of cross-border litigation, and the importance of predictability and procedural integrity in both national courts and arbitration proceedings.
Read Chambers Global Practice Guides Litigation 2025 here
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