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.

As a law firm we examine the driving factors, risks and opportunities clients face across industries and geographies, and assess the strategies for delivering successful M&A.

This M&A hub presents our insights, training and other key resources to support our clients in planning and delivering M&A projects.

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M&A Outlook 2025

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M&A Outlook 2025

Following a fairly subdued period of M&A activity over the past couple of years, does the recent uptick in activity mean...

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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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Foreign Investment Regulation

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

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    Investment and M&A trends in FinTech

    Investment and M&A trends in FinTech

    At the start of last year there was an expectation that momentum in the FinTech sector would pick up, including as a result of anticipated improvements in global macroeconomic conditions.

    Global | Publication | 二月 11, 2025
    Insurance M&A: On the cusp of a new era?

    Insurance M&A: On the cusp of a new era?

    Early indications are that 2025 will see the start of a new phase in the cycle and it could be a busy year for M&A across the insurance sector.

    Global | Publication | 二月 10, 2025
    M&A and main purpose tests: When the

    M&A and main purpose tests: When the "why" matters

    Any M&A activity in 2025 will take place against the background of an increasingly complex international tax order.

    United Kingdom | Publication | 二月 05, 2025
    M&A in uncertain times: The opportunity in Canada

    M&A in uncertain times: The opportunity in Canada

    As the tariffs threatened by President Trump against Canada, Mexico and China have been announced, we believe that there is an opportunity for businesses to find opportunity in geopolitical uncertainty, particularly in mergers and acquisitions.

    Canada | Publication | 二月 04, 2025
    M&A activity in the Middle East: A global bright spot

    M&A activity in the Middle East: A global bright spot

    In a year where M&A activity in the West was subdued, the Middle East increased its transaction activity.

    Middle East | Publication | 一月 29, 2025
    Asia M&A trends: Future outlook

    Asia M&A trends: Future outlook

    Whilst global M&A rose in deal value terms in 2024, both deal values and volumes fell in most parts of Asia.

    Asia | Publication | 一月 29, 2025
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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 | Publication

    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

    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

    Guides

    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 | Publication | 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 | Publication | 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

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    Ayse Yüksel Mahfoud
    Ayse Yüksel Mahfoud
    Partner
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    ayse.yuksel@nortonrosefulbright.com
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    Raj Karia
    Raj Karia
    Global Head of Corporate M&A and Securities
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    raj.karia@nortonrosefulbright.com
    T: +44 (20) 74443374
    Scarlet McNellie
    Scarlet McNellie
    Co-Head of Corporate, M&A and Securities, United States
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    scarlet.mcnellie@nortonrosefulbright.com
    T: +1 214 855 8282
    Stephen J. Kelly
    Stephen J. Kelly
    Senior Partner
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    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
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    stephen.kennedy-good@nortonrosefulbright.com
    T: +27 11 685 8866
    Bryan Pointon
    Bryan Pointon
    Senior Consultant
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    bryan.pointon@nortonrosefulbright.com
    T: +61 2 9330 8233

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