COVID-19 has shaken the M&A market and deal value sharply decreased in the first half of 2020. We explore the transaction outlook for the rest of the year in our mid-year review.
Sea change or temporary adjustment? The demand for office space
In our next real estate insights, we look at the shifts in the office space market caused by the pandemic. Will demand for office space maintain or is change temporary?
Will COVID-19 help advance the digital revolution in agriculture?
With the industry facing pressure to improve its sustainability, could digital innovation be the answer?
Tackling the Netherlands agriculture industry’s growing nitrogen emissions crisis
HLB’s Arjan Mulders and Martjin Kemperman discusses the impact and opportunities ahead for the Dutch agriculture industry
Space as a service
The pandemic has disrupted the ‘Space as a Service’ business model. Will it recover? We ask, what’s next for the co-working industry and office real estate owners.
The retail re-launch: How to revive customers’ appetite for sales
As the summer sale season approaching, retailers need to rethink their value proposition to customers with less appetite to buy.
Returning to the workplace: Considerations employers need to be aware of to protect staff
As offices re-open, what do employers need to be aware of to protect staff and comply with safety guidelines?
COVID-19 free zones: A proposal for a new tourism product
What will the tourism industry look like in the post-pandemic world? We discuss a proposal for COVID-19 free zones as and new tourism poducts.
Raising confidence during a crisis: How can brands maintain customer loyalty and trust?
When consumer confidence is down, is there an opportunity for trust in your business to go up? We discuss best practice brand responses in times of crisis.
Business as unusual: Are business leaders ready for life after lockdown?
How are business leaders around the world preparing for life after lockdown and re-opening their businesses?
The ”New Normal” for hospitality businesses
COVID-19 severely impacted hospitality businesses. As lockdown restrictions are easing up, what does the ”New Normal” look like for owners of restaurants and bars?
Strategies for business resilience after COVID-19
In the face of a crisis or economic slowdown, businesses that prioritise a resilience strategy are positioned to succeed.