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These publications on carefully selected topics provide an in-depth analysis of the trends and issues that matter most to our clients
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Sustainability and ESG in 2026 (March 2026)
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.
The convergence of AI and Distributed Ledger Technology (September 2025)
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.
Data Centre Insights 2025 (March 2025)
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.
Liquidity solutions for private funds (March 2025)
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.
Energy Transition Perspectives: Carbon Capture and Storage in the UK and EU (February 2025)
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.
Sustainability & ESG Trends 2025 (February 2025)
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.
Global M&A in 2025: Five trends to watch (January 2025)
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.
