Research
SME Business Outlook 2026
The world's Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) leaders head into the second half of the 2020s with something that shouldn't be taken for granted: genuine confidence. Despite mounting pressure across...
Article
The ESG pivot: From regulatory compliance to strategic opportunity
Leading businesses have seen that integrating sustainability into strategic decision-making and planning has made them an attractive investment, all while building resilience. We discuss how businesses can integrate ESG into their...
Case Study
Enabling cross-border growth: Supporting CERTANIA’s acquisition of Groupe Icare
Discover how working jointly within the HLB network, LKC Grünwald (HLB Germany) and Chaintrier Avocats by COGEP (HLB France) advised CERTANIA on the acquisition of Groupe Icare. We delivered a...
Research
HLB Survey of Business Leaders: Reinventing transformation in volatile times
Find out detailed insights on the subject of reinventing transformation in volatile times, in the HLB Survey of Business Leaders 2026. We review key topics such as the risk radar,...
Article
Inflation and transformation: Tips for SMEs on the importance of efficiency
We're entering a new era—one where operational strength, not price markups, determines success. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this means adapting fast, and at the heart of that adaptation...
Research
Navigating volatility: Early findings from the HLB Survey of Business Leaders 2026
Each year, our HLB Survey of Business Leaders gives us an in-depth view into the mindset of global executives, how they perceive risks and where they see organisational opportunities. What...
Podcast
Global trends in the Arts & Entertainment industry: What you need to know
As organisations in the Arts & Entertainment industry look ahead to 2026, leaders across markets are facing a similar set of challenges. This podcast recording brings together perspectives from across...
Article
Unlocking cross-border growth: How HLB’s Global China Service is supporting Chinese investment into Africa
Africa today is home to the most dynamic emerging markets. Commercial momentum is accelerating in many African countries, and opportunities for international businesses are expanding. In a recent panel, we...
Article
The impact of ESG on Not-for-Profits and International Development Agencies
ESG criteria have become vital for businesses seeking to secure funding, shape policies, and ensure that projects achieve positive impacts. This holds particularly true for Not-for-Profit organisations (NFPs) and International...
Article
Prepare your business for a sale in today’s M&A market
Many businesses include exit plans so shareholders can capitalise on the fruits of the company’s labours. While there are significant benefits to this, the overall sales process is not as...
Article
Three major market shifts reshaping industries in 2025
Major market forces are redefining competitive landscapes in 2025; nowhere is this more apparent than in sectors like food and beverages, real estate, and manufacturing. The structural shifts happening in...
Article
Euro 2024’s sustainability playbook is reshaping corporate ESG strategies
There are not many credible and scalable ESG models to follow that also comply with stricter regulations and pass investor scrutiny. However, the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament offers an inspirational...