Worldwide: M&A/Private Equity

High-net-worth families are restructuring their family offices using the Lender model to qualify as separate trades or businesses for federal tax purposes. This strategic shift enables them to deduct investment-related expenses that were eliminated for individuals under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, creating significant tax efficiency opportunities through carefully designed management entities and allocation structures.

Healthcare companies face intensifying antitrust scrutiny as regulators adapt their enforcement strategies to address evolving industry dynamics. What are the three critical risk areas that healthcare organizations must monitor in 2026, and how are changing enforcement priorities reshaping regulatory oversight across the sector?

Legal technology encompasses software and digital platforms designed to streamline legal work, from AI-powered contract review to document automation and matter management. As in-house legal departments face mounting pressure to reduce costs while handling increased workloads, understanding which legal tech categories deliver measurable value has become essential. This comprehensive guide examines the types of legal technology available, their practical applications for corporate legal teams, and proven str

Christian Munafo, Portfolio Manager of Growth Equity at VanEck, discusses the evolution of the non-traditional secondaries market, the rise of late-stage private investing, and the growing convergence of public and private markets. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in venture and growth equity secondaries, he explains how the market has expanded beyond traditional LP-led transactions to include GP-led deals, structured solutions, and direct investments in private companies.

On June 4, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated opinion in Sripetch v. SEC concerning the scope of the SEC’s disgorgement authority.

Despite the recent reporting on departures from the federal antitrust enforcement agencies, it would be wrong to equate this migration with disarmament and take actions based on that idea.

A Texas Business Court ruling examines whether the phrase "in perpetuity" in an M&A agreement truly means forever, even when the underlying asset ceases to exist.

Citigroup's co-head of M&A explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping merger activity across industries, from driving consolidation in power and industrials to transforming the deal-making process itself. The analysis examines why software companies face valuation challenges while semiconductor markets thrive, and what regulatory dynamics mean for cross-border transactions.

Explore the latest developments in sustainable energy and infrastructure, from West Coast power market dynamics and data center energy demands to nuclear micro-reactor acquisitions and the SEC's evolving stance on climate disclosure rules. This comprehensive update examines M&A activity, regulatory shifts, and emerging opportunities shaping the clean energy transition.