Global Deals Review: Q1 2010
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Asia, energy deals drive Q1 M&A
Mergers and acquisitions jumped to $520.4 billion in the first quarter, accompanied by a big shift in global dealmaking as emerging market and energy-focused takeovers made up a growing slice of activity. Full Article
AIG's near-collapse yields gold for Wall Street
The crumbling empire of American International Group Inc is helping to pave Wall Street with gold. Auctions of the bailed-out insurer's assets have generated more than half a billion dollars in fees since its near-collapse in September 2008. Full Article
Blackstone leaps up M&A league table with AIG deals
Blackstone Group is better known for striking multibillion-dollar leveraged buyouts than advising on others' deals, but its M&A unit, led by the continent-hopping John Studzinski, made a dramatic leap up the league table this quarter. Full Article
Weil Gotshal tops M&A advisers as market opens up
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP displaced several rival law firms to become the world's biggest adviser on mergers and acquisitions in the first quarter, as improved credit markets and risk appetite fed a rebound in deal making. Full Article
UBS jumps ranks in U.S. deals during Q1
UBS AG, traditionally a European presence in mergers, is now balancing its operations with big U.S. deals and will likely continue the trend through the rest of the year, a senior banker said. Full Article
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