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When examining the respective M&A markets of the USA and the UK, perhaps the most striking thing to note is the many similarities the two currently share. Both are, of course, still adjusting to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the political upheavals they have seen over recent years, such as the UK’s Brexit vote and the Trump Presidency. Similar deal trends are emerging in both economies in the wake of these events, as growth-seeking companies and private equity houses us...
Managing and mitigating tech and cybersecurity risks in M&A deals
As M&A deals become increasingly reliant on technology, the digital side of dealmaking becomes ever ...
Regtech and digitalisation driving fintech M&A boom
Several sectors have evolved much faster than others as a result of the COVID pandemic. Even Brexit,...
UK mergers and acquisitions outlook 2022
After the initial halt that COVID-19 brought to dealmaking, M&A began to recover in the latter half ...
Automotive M&A set to accelerate amidst upheaval
The automotive industry has arrived at a crossroads and could be set for a period of upheaval, as we...
Machine learning and AI in dealmaking – The future of M&A?
In the M&A news cycle of major market trends, big acquisitions and shock administrations, the bigges...
Consolidation resumes in the UK’s childcare sector
For several years, childcare was among the UK’s most active dealmaking sectors. Like the veter...
Investing in escapism: How UK games developers are calling the shots in lucrative deals
Throughout the past 18 months, real-life experiences have been on hold for most of us. Adventures ha...
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COVID-19 and infrastructure projects push telecoms M&A centre stage
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