Norton Rose Fulbright – Global M&A Trends and Risks, 2025

Summary

The main theme of the report is global trends and risks in the M&A sector in 2025.

Key findings include strategic reassessment of deals amid uncertainties related to trade, accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence, and increased private lending. The impact of US tariff policy on global trade relations and M&A deals, especially with China, is also discussed. Expectations regarding financing conditions and the use of R&W and W&I insurance are highlighted, along with regulatory hurdles and their impact on M&A.

Region: Global

Published: August 2025

Author(s): Norton Rose Fulbright

Language: English

Tech drivers: AI Cybersecurity and privacy Social Media

Social drivers: Mindfulness Pandemics

Geopolitical drivers: Economic conditions Regulatory changes Supply chains disruption

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