Existential threats, safety and governance and the economic and societal impact of AI have been the focus of the global AI summits to-date. As the torch passes to Geneva for 2027, will the spotlight shift to the practical steps that countries, regulators and businesses need to take to convert aspirations into operational reality and manage risks? That's the focus on the ground, and the key for 2026.

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South and Southeast Asia are undergoing a wave of insolvency and restructuring law reforms, reshaping the region’s financial and corporate landscape. This publication outlines these reforms and examines their potential implications for private capital investors, corporates and other creditors.

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Where are the opportunities for investment and growth in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape? Energy security and affordability are a top priority for governments around the world, and the demand for clean energy remains strong, with renewables accounting for an increasing share of electricity generation. In this article we explore where we see the opportunities for investment, from grid expansion and new nuclear build to liquefied natural gas (LNG).

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The sustainability and ESG landscape is shifting rapidly, driven by geopolitics, macroeconomic pressures and technological advances. Over the past year, businesses have had to navigate a minefield of emerging standards, political volatility, increased public scrutiny and litigation activity across multiple jurisdictions. Yet this is also a moment of strategic opportunity.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) are transforming industries. Each of these technologies can offer benefits, but by combining the predictive and analytical capabilities of AI with the decentralised and resilient infrastructure of DLT, this synergy of "AIxDLT" has the potential to accelerate the transformation of a range of products, services and industries by enabling smarter, automated systems that operate with improved transparency, efficiency and trust.

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As geopolitical focus intensifies around technology leadership, data sovereignty and environmental considerations, data centres and their role in the global digital economy are in the spotlight. Governments around the world are introducing or upgrading policies intended to boost digital infrastructure, including incentivising the development of data centres.

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In this update, we describe some of the new developments and trends on the spectrum of liquidity solutions available to managers/ GPs of private closed-ended funds. In particular, we address: (1) continuation funds and secondaries, (2) NAV financing and (3) asset level financing tools such as margin loans and repos. These alternative liquidity solutions have become increasingly accepted by market participants in recent years. We expect the macro factors that have driven the rise of these alternative liquidity solutions to continue to persist, leading managers and LPs to increasingly utilize this alternative exit technology as a more customary tool in their toolbox.

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With growing recognition of the role of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in meeting climate targets across Europe and the UK, projects are advancing, funding is becoming available, and innovative solutions are emerging. Expectations are high for continued tangible progress across the market. However, market and government collaboration are more critical than ever. In this extract from a recent webinar, we discuss the latest regulatory frameworks supporting CCS projects in the UK and the EU and consider the potential of CCS to transform the energy sector.

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We look at what's around the corner for sustainable finance and private capital M&A, the direction of travel for sustainability due diligence and reporting and managing ESG litigation risks, as well as the ways in which businesses may practically navigate regulatory uncertainties and increasingly diverging views on ESG.

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2025 will see a revitalised M&A market, as deal-makers look beyond recent challenges and uncertainties. A new pro-growth agenda and a stabilising macroeconomic environment are boosting global investor confidence. The market will be led by boardrooms taking strategic action in more favourable market conditions and by private capital. Agility will be crucial for navigating the dynamic and complex M&A landscape and seizing opportunities for growth and innovation.

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