Understanding the current landscape of mergers and acquisitions is essential for navigating today's business world. In this episode, Ali Ramadan, Technology & Life Sciences Partner at Goodwin, explores the evolving trends and regulatory challenges impacting M&A activities.

Key Takeaways:

(01:48) 2023 saw buyer caution due to economic uncertainty, with a slow start in 2024.

(02:09) Global M&A deal value in early 2024 reached $1.3 trillion, up 5% from 2023.

(02:45) Mega deals are on the rise, particularly in the technology and energy sectors.

(04:00) Regulatory scrutiny is increasing, causing longer deal closures.

(05:07) Challenging funding environments make tech companies attractive M&A targets.

(07:21) Governments are tightening merger control and investment regulations.

(10:21) Emerging markets like Asia, LATAM and Africa show significant growth potential.

(12:18) ESG compliance is becoming a critical factor in investment and M&A decisions.

(19:29) Dual-track processes in IPO and M&A are more frequent due to market uncertainties.



Resources Mentioned:

Ali Ramadan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aramadan/

Goodwin | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodwin-law/

Goodwin | Website - https://www.goodwinlaw.com

National Security Investment Act - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/25/contents

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