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The Legal and Economic Implications of the Five Largest Mergers and Acquisitions of 2024-25
As 2025 has seen the finalisation of several significant deals, we take a look into the largest global mergers and acquisitions of the last financial year.
Penelope Winters
Aug 14 min read


Evolution and Issues of Third-Party Funding in International Arbitration
This essay explores the dynamic landscape of third-party funding (TPF) in arbitration, where financial backers can shape the course of legal disputes. As TPF becomes more common, transparency and fair cost-sharing have taken centre stage. The discussion highlights how new legislation is introduced to ensure that funding arrangements are disclosed, helping arbitrators spot potential conflicts of interest and make balanced decisions about who pays what.
Cornelia McDowell
Jul 145 min read


United States v. Monopoly: The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Antitrust Law
A consideration of the evolution of US antitrust regulation and the likely future in store for American consumers and markets
Ariane O'Rourke
Jul 76 min read


Can Intellectual Property Law contend with AI in the Art World?
Sarah Kaloustian provides a consideration of the implications of the Generative AI boom on the fine arts industry and IP law.
Sarah Kaloustian
May 83 min read


Blackstone and Omers Offload Healthcare Assets: A Reflection of Private Equity’s Exit Wave
A consideration of the current state of healthcare private equity trends, and an impending sell-off.
Yoshino Honma
Mar 263 min read


A Shipowner’s Right to Limit Liability: An Outdated Legal Relic or an Essential Safeguard?
An in-depth analysis of the legal right to "limit liability" in the British shipping market, and its continued viability.
Felix Clacy
Mar 69 min read


Trump Deregulation: Legal Impacts on M&A and Capital Markets
This article critically examines the implications of Trump-era regulatory policies on M&A transactions and capital markets.
Ciaran Zanna
Feb 175 min read


Analysing India's Business Responsibility and SustainabilityReporting (BRSR) Value Chain Reporting: A Comparative Analysis of the EU and US
Exploring changes to business sustainability reporting between the US, EU, and Indian jurisdictions
Aagman Srivastav and Soumili Kundu
Nov 24, 20246 min read


Are the Wheels Falling Off Car Finance?
On October 25, 2024, the Court of Appeal handed down its judgement in the cases of  Johnson v FirstRand Bank Limited , Wrench v...
Charles Macbeth
Nov 21, 20246 min read


Endless Demand for Weight-Loss Drugs - Endless Battle for Patent Protection
In a world where 1 in 8 people are obese, the demand for weight-loss solutions continues to climb.
Yoshino Honma
Nov 2, 20244 min read


'The U.S. is Anti-M&A’: Assessing 2024 M&A Activity in the United States
In 2024, U.S. M&A faces regulatory hurdles, with Jamie Dimon highlighting challenges that suggest an anti-M&A sentiment in the market
Ciaran Zanna
Oct 30, 20244 min read


In Conversation with Jocelyn McDermid, Former International Commercial Office Legal Lead at Pfizer
A short conversation with Pfizer's former International Commercial Office Legal Lead about starting a career in law.

Julia Marotta
Oct 11, 20242 min read


Global IPO Recovery: Challenges, Reforms, and Prospects
An analysis of the global IPO recovery post-2023, examining changing regulations and the London Stock Exchange crisis.
Ciaran Zanna
Sep 20, 20245 min read


A Rotten Apple? How the E.U.’s €1.8 Billion Fine Hopes to Promote Fair Competition in the Tech Market
The tech giant Apple faces its first fine by EU commission, as the Digital Markets Act comes fully into force.

Emily Dunstan
Mar 30, 20244 min read


Overview and Predictions for the 2024 Mergers and Acquisitions Landscape
2023 was a rough year for mergers and acquisitions. This article provides insight into their future in 2024.
Ciaran Zanna
Mar 17, 20245 min read


The Case of the Rotenberg Brothers Art Scandal—What to Take Away?
In the wake of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict that erupted in February 2022, global tensions have experienced an alarming surge,...
Dawn Lui
Mar 16, 20244 min read


Boeing in Turbulent Skies: Legal Battles and Quality Concerns
After several incidents concerning the safety of its planes, Boeing is undergoing legal troubles.
Julia Marotta
Mar 9, 20244 min read


Competition Regulation and the A.I. Arms Race
A description of various competition regimes and the battles they are having with tech giants.

Bea Wilding
Feb 13, 20246 min read


Balancing the Scales: The Building Safety Act 2022's Impact on Consumers and Firms
Exploring the benefits that the Building Safety Act 2022 brings to consumers, as well as the negative impact it may have on businesses.
Gabriella Brown
Oct 10, 20234 min read


Fear or Greed: Why Law Firms Merge
As another billion-pound law merger was recently announced, this article assesses firms’ motivations in merging with one another.

Frances Brown
Oct 7, 20233 min read
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