Welcome to the latest edition of M&A Insights, where we bring together partners from across the A&O Shearman network to explore the themes shaping global dealmaking.
The election of Donald Trump as President is expected to...more
12/18/2024
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Banking Sector ,
Buyers ,
CFIUS ,
China ,
Competition ,
Corporate Governance ,
Cryptocurrency ,
EU ,
European Central Bank ,
Foreign Investment ,
Global Dealmaking ,
Global Market ,
Immigration ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Listing Standards ,
Machine Learning ,
Merger Controls ,
Mergers ,
National Security ,
Private Equity ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Sellers ,
Tariffs ,
Technology Sector ,
Trade Relations ,
Trump Administration ,
UK ,
UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) ,
United States ,
US Trade Policies
In our biannual M&A trends report we explore the possible impact of the new U.S. administration on dealmaking, the dynamics of transatlantic M&A, private equity exits, and Mario Draghi’s proposals to reshape the European...more
12/18/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Banking Sector ,
Buyers ,
CFIUS ,
China ,
Competition ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Corporate Governance ,
Cryptocurrency ,
EU ,
European Central Bank ,
Foreign Investment ,
Global Dealmaking ,
Global Market ,
Immigration ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Listing Standards ,
Machine Learning ,
Merger Controls ,
Mergers ,
National Security ,
Private Equity ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Sellers ,
Tariffs ,
Technology Sector ,
Trade Relations ,
Trump Administration ,
UK ,
UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) ,
United States ,
US Trade Policies
In 2024 we have seen a significant increase in listed corporate bidders offering their equity to target company shareholders in UK public M&A deals, including on offers made by non-UK listed companies.
In the year to date,...more
Welcome to our year-end edition of M&A Insights, where we preview some of the themes we expect to shape deal-making over the next 12 months.
Continued volatility in the debt markets has resulted in another subdued year for...more
12/13/2023
/ Acquisitions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Asset Management ,
Capital Markets ,
EU ,
Financial Sponsors ,
Global Dealmaking ,
Global Market ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Life Sciences ,
Mergers ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Private Equity ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Software Developers ,
Technology