Open for Business: Outlook for European M&A Remains Positive Despite Geopolitical Headwinds

February 4, 2020

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Geopolitical uncertainty and escalating trade tensions have combined to add additional layers of complexity and risk to the dealmaking process in recent years. Through this tumultuous period, however, cross-border M&A deal flow has remained surprisingly resilient. Dealmakers with a long-term outlook and a willingness to look beyond the headlines have found ways to navigate these issues.

In this report, our M&A partners, trade lawyers and senior dealmakers at global companies share their thoughts on how Brexit, trade disputes and the upcoming US election are reshaping the deal landscape. We also offer our M&A predictions for 2020/2021 and explain how thoughtful preparation means deals will keep getting done.

Download the full report below including:

  • UK Open for Business: Decisive Election Points to Active M&A in 2020
  • How Geopolitics is Reshaping Global M&A
  • Transatlantic Dealmakers Remain Upbeat as US Faces Presidential Election Choice

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