Sidley European Real Assets Update
2026 has so far been another year of contrasts. The first half of the year has been shaped by geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty, including escalating tensions in the Middle East and continued concerns over potential disruption to energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Combined with persistent inflationary pressures, higher cost of debt, and the prospect of interest rates remaining higher for longer, this has led to a cautious M&A environment across Europe and the U.S. In the UK, we have also, of course, had a change of Prime Minister, the impact of which will become clearer in the coming weeks.
Sidley European Private Equity Infrastructure Update
Sidley’s European Private Equity Infrastructure Team has released its 2025 end-of-year update, featuring insights on geothermal energy considerations in the UK, UK real estate diligence, EU digital regulatory updates, employment rights bill updates, and changes to the verification of your identities via Companies House.
