How W&I insurance is reshaping deal dynamics

March 2026  |  COVER STORY

From a broader market perspective, W&I has become a key facilitator of dealmaking across Europe, supporting transaction flow in increasingly competitive environments.

Investor pressure mounts: shareholder activism in Europe

March 2026  |  FEATURE

Across Europe, dissatisfied investors have in recent years launched a series of campaigns pressing companies for greater transparency, accountability and alignment with shareholder interests.

Safeguarding integrity: ethics and compliance in global business

March 2026  |  FEATURE

An effective E&C programme brings together a broad range of aims and requirements, with policies and processes designed to secure leadership support and embed a strong ethical culture.

European competitiveness: developing AI skills at scale

March 2026  |  FEATURE

Developing, attracting and retaining AI talent – and scaling AI literacy more widely – is a defining challenge for Europe’s long‑term competitiveness.

Transfer pricing

March 2026  |  WORLDWATCH

Multinational enterprises are reviewing and, in some cases, restructuring their distribution models to align with anticipated parameters – to ensure compliance with evolving international standards and promote greater transparency. FW moderates a discussion between Oliver R. Hoor at ATOZ Tax Advisers S.A., Trevor Glavey at A&L Goodbody LLP, J. Clark Armitage at Caplin & Drysdale, Alessia-Maureen Dickler at EY Tax GmbH Steuerberatungsgesellschaft, Anuj Kapoor at Grant Thornton, Amit Chadha at KPMG Services (Proprietary) Limited, Sarah Howarth at Price Bailey LLP, and Ankur Javalekar at Segal GCSE LLP.

Q&A: Data centre cyber resilience

March 2026  |  SPECIAL REPORT

As data centres become the backbone of global artificial intelligence and digital transformation, cyber incidents are top of mind. While data centre potential seems limitless, rapid expansion significantly broadens the attack surface. FW discusses data centre cyber resilience with Jon Critelli and Luke Tenery at StoneTurn.

Breaking down NIS2: the five main requirements of the updated NIS Directive

March 2026  |  SPECIAL REPORT

NIS2 offers a strategy to turn that concern into concrete action, by setting a clear minimum bar for controls, accountability and resilience across sectors.

M&A in the Trump 2.0 metaverse

March 2026  |  SPOTLIGHT

Geopolitical concerns are driving strategic M&A as companies are forced to adjust supply chains to increase resilience, reduce dependency risks and relocate operations into the US.

Carve-outs in a challenging economy: what smart sellers are doing differently

February 2026  |  TALKINGPOINT

It is important to be flexible in the process, both in terms of the carve-out approach and the deal structure, to achieve the best outcome. FW discusses carve-outs in a challenging economy with Mala Shah, Tom Morris, Amy Bishop and Gurjit Garcha at KPMG in the UK.

Outlook for restructuring and insolvency in the Middle East

January 2026  |  TALKINGPOINT

Restructuring strategies increasingly emphasise early intervention through preventive settlement procedures, liability management exercises and court-supervised negotiations under United Arab Emirates and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia frameworks. FW discusses the outlook for restructuring and insolvency in the Middle East with Mihir Bhatt at Kroll.

Foreign investments and the interplay of merger control, FDI and FSR

January 2026  |  MARKET PULSE

International cooperation frameworks have evolved significantly to address the complexity and urgency of recovering illicit assets. FW discusses cross-border investigations and asset recovery strategies with Edgars Volskis, Pei Li Wong, Jonathan Graessle and Barry Robinson at BDO.

Energy industry megatrends: navigating the next decade

January 2026  |  MARKET PULSE

Several long-term developments are shaping how energy is generated, distributed and consumed. These evolving dynamics are also affecting policy decisions, investment priorities and the broader role of energy in economic and geopolitical contexts.

The high-stakes future of healthcare consolidation and regulation

November 2025  |  SPOTLIGHT

Anticipating regulatory shifts and embedding compliance into strategy allows providers to withstand pressure and turn limitations into opportunities. Maintaining regulatory vigilance in tandem with the evolution of business development goals is key to successful enterprise risk management.

Selective and strategic: the rise of megadeals in a leaner M&A market

November 2025  |  SPOTLIGHT

Megadeals are not without peril. Beyond merging systems and processes, megadeals require aligning corporate cultures, leadership teams and brand positioning. A single misstep risks eroding projected synergies.

‘Be your own activist’ – avoiding common pitfalls in activism preparedness

November 2025  |  SPOTLIGHT

The key to activism preparedness is having a well-advised board, thinking about the value drivers of the business and viewing the company through the lens of various constituencies, including potential activist shareholders.

Challenges posed by the digital economy

November 2025  |  SPOTLIGHT

By addressing the regulatory, ethical and operational dilemmas posed by AI, businesses can position themselves as leaders in the digital age. For companies grappling with the challenges of AI or seeking to understand how it can transform their organisation, now is the time to act.

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