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 trigger an increase in M&A, with dealmakers anticipating a wave of deregulation, corporate tax cuts, and more favorable antitrust scrutiny of transactions.
Over the past 12 months, two interesting trends have emerged. U.S. acquisitions of U.K. listed companies are rising, driven by increased corporate confidence, the pursuit of scale and synergies, and a more favorable financing market. And in response to challenges in realizing asset valuations, private equity firms are pursuing innovative tactics to boost dealflow.
Following the European parliamentary elections in June, Mario Draghi’s report aims to reshape Europe's merger control landscape by deploying an "innovation defense" to justify deals in strategic sectors, alongside other ambitious plans to foster growth and competitiveness.
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