Mergers and acquisitions continue to deliver the strategic objectives of global business, particularly in the face of unprecedented change, providing tremendous opportunities to reshape organizations and access new markets.

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M&A Outlook 2024

With inflation easing and deal appetite rising, we expect to see promising early signs of a rebound in M&A activity.

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Australian public and private M&A outlook report 2024

The Australian reports outline our predictions for the public and private M&A landscape in the year ahead based on an an...

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M&A in Asia Pacific

Dealmakers are forecasting an uptick in global M&A, with Asia expected to enjoy the most growth in cross-border activity...

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Survey On Carve-Out Transactions in partnership with AlixPartners

Corporate carve-outs are on the rise, as more organizations need to realign and refocus. Even before the COVID-19 pandem...

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Distressed M&A across borders

Worldwide economic turmoil and uncertainty has created an opportunity for investors and businesses to engage in distress...

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Foreign Investment Regulation

Foreign investment regulation has become increasingly relevant for the execution of mergers and acquisitions. More and m...

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    FTC’s watchdog role in pharma mergers: Road bumps and the way forward

    FTC’s watchdog role in pharma mergers: Road bumps and the way forward

    The FTC's revised merger guidelines issued in 2023 signify a substantial alteration in antitrust enforcement, notably impacting industries like pharmaceuticals where consolidation is prevalent.

    United States | Publication | 十月 18, 2024

    Tech M&A Outlook: Investment and regulatory trends

    Earlier this year we looked at trends in M&A investment in the technology sector, highlighting the TMT sector was the best performing sector in 2023 in terms of deal value and volume. The sector has remained fairly subdued this year, but are there signs this could be changing? We explore with our colleagues in the UK, Europe and China the outlook for the sector in their regions, and the impact of regulation on M&A investment in the tech sector.

    Global | Blog | 十月 10, 2024
    Tech M&A Outlook: Investment and regulatory trends

    Tech M&A Outlook: Investment and regulatory trends

    Earlier this year we looked at trends in M&A investment in the technology sector, highlighting the TMT sector was the best performing sector in 2023 in terms of deal value and volume. The sector has remained fairly subdued this year, but are there signs this could be changing? We explore with our colleagues in the UK, Europe and China the outlook for the sector in their regions, and the impact of regulation on M&A investment in the tech sector.

    Global | Blog | 十月 08, 2024
    Tech M&A Outlook: Investment and regulatory trends

    Tech M&A Outlook: Investment and regulatory trends

    We explore the outlook for the tech sector in Europe, the UK and Asia Pacific, and the impact of regulation on M&A investment in the tech sector.

    Global | External | 十月 04, 2024
    Stablecoins: the future of M&A transaction settlements?

    Stablecoins: the future of M&A transaction settlements?

    Many M&A processes conclude with the buyer instructing its bank to wire funds to the seller’s account. Such transfers, while simple in theory, can involve delays and additional costs as the funds make their way through the correspondent banking network.

    United Kingdom | Publication | 十月 04, 2024
    DOJ scraps 1995 Bank Merger Guidelines, overhauling antitrust review and increasing uncertainty

    DOJ scraps 1995 Bank Merger Guidelines

    The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on September 17, 2024 that it has withdrawn its 1995 Bank Merger Guidelines (the 1995 Guidelines).

    United States | Publication | 九月 26, 2024
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    M&A building blocks

    Our on-demand webinar series breaks down the essential building blocks required to ensure an M&A process runs smoothly

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    Training

    The impact of European employee information and consultation requirements on M&A deals

    The impact of European employee information and consultation requirements on M&A deals

    Focusing on practical insights and deal experience, senior lawyers from our European corporate and employment teams will highlight key employee information and consultation requirements shaping the timing and structure of cross border M&A transactions.

    Global | Webinar and Events | 三月 09, 2023

    Corporate and commercial disputes
    Catalyst - Episode 4: M&A trends in Life Sciences Healthcare

    Catalyst Episode 4

    Members of NRF corporate team are joined by Steffen Brand, Senior Associate at Archimed private equity company, to discuss recent and anticipated trends in the sector.

    Global | Webinar and Events | 二月 09, 2023

    Corporate M and A and securities
    Complex M&A, shareholder activism and corporate governance

    Complex M&A, shareholder activism and corporate governance

    Please join Norton Rose Fulbright’s Canadian special situations team for a webinar on complex M&A, shareholder activism and corporate governance.

    Canada | Webinar and Events | 十二月 21, 2022

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    Exit and Termination

    Exit and Termination

    When parties enter into a joint venture arrangement, it is normally the start of new a phase of a business, so considering how and when the venture may come to an end will often be far down the list of matters to consider.

    Global | Webinar and Events | 十二月 01, 2022

    Corporate M and A and securities
    Carve-out: Mastering the Art of Value Creation

    Carve-out: Mastering the Art of Value Creation

    Wirtschaftliche Rahmenbedingungen und politische Veränderungen zwingen Unternehmen und internationale Konzerne mehr denn je zur Trennung von Unternehmensteilen – sei es durch einen Börsengang oder auch im Wege einer M&A Transaktion.

    Global | Webinar and Events | 九月 08, 2022

    Corporate M and A and securities
    Initial Considerations

    Initial Considerations

    In this webinar, which is the first in our JV Building Blocks series, we consider some key issues to address when considering a joint venture including due diligence topics, operating structures and an overview of the typical documentation required.

    United Kingdom | Webinar and Events | 六月 29, 2022

    Corporate M and A and securities

    Key resources

    Risk and Resilience: A guide to transaction risk in banking

    Risk and Resilience: A guide to transaction risk in banking

    In this podcast series we focus on transaction risk in the banking sector. Conversations with leading lawyers and experts in the banking space to dive into the detail, highlighting the key issues you really need to know about.

    Global | External

    M&A Outlook 2024

    M&A Outlook 2024

    With inflation easing and deal appetite rising, we expect to see promising early signs of a rebound in M&A activity.

    Global | 出版物

    Distressed M&A across borders

    Worldwide economic turmoil and uncertainty has created an opportunity for investors and businesses to engage in distressed M&A.

    Global | Video

    Dealing with bank assets

    Explore key themes and perspectives on a range of bank assets including mortgage assets, private bank assets, bond assets and swap books among others.

    Global | Video

    Joint Ventures Building Blocks

    Joint Ventures Building Blocks

    Our on-demand webinar series breaks down the essential building blocks required to ensure a joint venture transaction runs smoothly.

    Global | Webinar series

    M&A Building Blocks

    M&A Building Blocks

    Over the coming months the London Corporate team will deliver this series of training, breaking down the essential building blocks required to ensure an M&A process runs smoothly.

    United Kingdom | Webinar series

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    Australian public and private M&A outlook report 2024

    Australian public and private M&A outlook report 2024

    The Australian reports outline our predictions for the public and private M&A landscape in the year ahead based on an analysis of data and trends of completed M&A transactions that emerged during 2023.

    Global | 出版物 | 二月 22, 2024
    M&A in Asia Pacific

    M&A in Asia Pacific

    Dealmakers are forecasting an uptick in global M&A, with Asia expected to enjoy the most growth in cross-border activity.

    Global | 出版物 | 六月 27, 2023
    M&A Tax Update: Europe

    M&A Tax Update: Europe

    The last six months have seen a very high level of M&A activity across the EMEA region; we mark this with a brief summary of some of the tax issues that arise.

    Global | External | 十月 08, 2021

    作者

    Ayşe Yüksel Mahfoud
    Ayşe Yüksel Mahfoud
    Global Head of Corporate, M&A and Securities
    Email
    ayse.yuksel@nortonrosefulbright.com
    T: +1 212 408 1047
    Raj Karia
    Raj Karia
    Head of Corporate, M&A and Securities, Europe, Middle East and Asia
    Email
    raj.karia@nortonrosefulbright.com
    T: +44 (20) 74443374
    Scarlet McNellie
    Scarlet McNellie
    Co-Head of Corporate, M&A and Securities, United States
    Email
    scarlet.mcnellie@nortonrosefulbright.com
    T: +1 214 855 8282
    Stephen J. Kelly
    Stephen J. Kelly
    Senior Partner
    Email
    stephen.kelly@nortonrosefulbright.com
    T: +1 514 847 4570
    Stephen Kennedy-Good
    Stephen Kennedy-Good
    Head of Corporate, M&A and Securities, South Africa; Director
    Email
    stephen.kennedy-good@nortonrosefulbright.com
    T: +27 11 685 8866
    Bryan Pointon
    Bryan Pointon
    Partner | Corporate Team Leader
    Email
    bryan.pointon@nortonrosefulbright.com
    T: +61 2 9330 8233

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