Semiconductors, often just called ‘chips’, are the building blocks of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones to military equipment. These tiny devices have become cornerstones of global power and influence, driving geopolitical and economic competition. Unlike other partnerships and joint ventures (“JVs”), the semiconductor space has its own unique set of considerations, which go beyond the usual ones, like setting up the entity, equity contribution, right and obligations of parties and exit terms.Continue Reading Semiconductor Partnerships: Key Considerations
Hamraj Singh
Senior Associate in Financial Services Regulatory Practice at the Mumbai office of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. Hamraj can be reached at hamraj.singh@cyrilshroff.com
FIG Paper (No. 38): M&A in FIG Space: Recent Trends and Shifts
By Anu Tiwari, Jeeta Nayak, Hamraj Singh & Yusuf Kathawala on
Posted in Financial Institutions
Introduction
Global M&A activity in the financial services sector appears to have slowed, despite a strong start in 2024, in line with general market trends. The Financial Institutions Group (“FIG”) is experiencing a unique phase of consolidation, with deal values increasing despite a significant decline in deal volume. This trend can be seen in a 5% YoY rise in deal value and a 30% drop in volume in the first half of 2024[1], suggesting a shift towards larger, strategic mergers.[2]Continue Reading FIG Paper (No. 38): M&A in FIG Space: Recent Trends and Shifts