From intellectual property to employment to tax, the challenge of managing companies' key assets has never been more pressing. And with the post-Covid revolution in work, technological challenges to IP and strain on public finances, there may be trouble ahead.
Recent insights
Pharma – Strong year ahead
Despite economic and geopolitical disruption last year, biopharma M&A remained resilient and looks set for a busy 2024
Financing – Finding certainty
Heightened interest rates have dampened enthusiasm for M&A and raised questions on how to fund deals
Global M&A Outlook 2024 – Regional perspectives
Asia – The dragons awaken
2024 promises to be a stronger year for M&A as economic stability returns and dealmakers normalise geopolitical uncertainty
Africa – Challenging times
A drop in venture capital activity and ongoing economic headwinds resulted in a sluggish year for deals, but 2024 shows signs of improvement
Australia – Strong again
Activity Australian M&A deal value in 2023 exceeded 2022 levels, despite an approximate 10% decline in deal volume. Strong Australian M&A deal …
Germany – Does M&A need to adapt to a new normal?
With the decrease in deal activity appearing to have bottomed out by the end of 2023, easing inflation and financing costs spark cautious optimism for …
France – The year for a comeback?
After another challenging year, the French M&A market needs to show resilience and adaptability ahead of any rebound
India – Primed for growth
Despite the potential for political shifts, a strong pipeline of deals and increased attention from private capital means 2024 could be a strong year …
Italy – Growing resilience
2023 confirmed the robustness of Italian M&A as market operators learn to live with uncertainty
Europe – Grounds for optimism
Despite weaker deal activity in 2023, the year ahead warrants cautious optimism amid improved economic forecasts and other market forces
UK – Not getting carried away
Following a challenging year for deals in 2023, there are encouraging signs for 2024. But political tumult and execution challenges are never far away
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