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Clarity across borders Towards the end of 2023, we reflected on the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) and the due diligence-related implications for companies and financial institutions. With the CS3D having come into... M&A Outlook for 2026 2025 was a year of fluctuating momentum. Dampened confidence at the start of year gave way to cautious optimism and a willingness to press on with corporate deal activity despite market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty. The future of merger control As geopolitical tensions, industrial policy, and competitive pressures reshape global markets, merger control is undergoing recalibration across the EU, UK and US. Although the foundational principles remain steady, enforcement is being reshaped by... Private equity – a more dynamic deal environment Private equity deal makers also faced a year of fluctuating momentum in 2025. The U.S. “liberation day” tariff announcements froze sentiment and pushed many Q2 transactions onto the back burner. Financing in 2026 Debt markets were resilient in 2025. Strong issuer fundamentals met with a more accommodating economic backdrop to drive higher volumes and tighter spreads across almost all areas of financing. Bright Spots in Real Estate Markets Against a backdrop of elevated geopolitical risk and tougher financial conditions, investment in traditional property sectors has stalled in the past few years both in terms of deal values and volumes. The future of UK equity markets UK equity markets have entered a period of renewed optimism, bolstered by regulatory reforms, a rebound in IPO activity and a greater focus on increasing institutional and retail investment in UK equities. Horizon Scanning 2026 Podcast Launch Series: Capital Flows In this episode, join Simon Nicholls and Aleezeh Liaqat as they kick off the Horizon Scanning series for 2026, exploring the forces shaping global investment and private equity. Sustainability reporting in 2026 The UK is preparing to hardwire the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) sustainability reporting standards into domestic regulation through the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS), joining over 30 other jurisdictions in... The New HQ The office sector is continuing to undergo a structural shift, generated by the changing ways offices are occupied in the post-pandemic and ESG-focused climate.