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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.  Trans-Atlantic Divergence in ESG agendas With 2026 now underway, we reflect on a year of significant global upheaval in the world of sustainability. After 2024’s plethora of elections, 2025 saw a raft of new legislatures and leaders pulling in very different directions, creating significant... UK Corporate Governance reform – the latest instalment(s) As we move through 2026, the UK landscape for corporate governance continues to evolve. Companies are under sustained – and, in many areas, heightened - pressure to uphold robust governance standards. Implementing the Employment Rights Act 2025 The Employment Rights Act 2025 (the Act), described by Prime Minister Kier Starmer as “the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation”, was one of 2025’s most controversial pieces of UK legislation. It contains a sweeping set of reforms to...