Expert insights: Navigating today鈥檚 M&A market dynamics

Senior M&A practitioners share insights on the themes influencing dealmaking today

1. M&A environment

Prevailing M&A environment

A perspective on current deal momentum -听why selectivity matters, where financing remains available, and which sectors continue to attract demand in a more uncertain market environment.

Jeff Hinton,听Global Co-Head of Corporate & Sponsor Advisory

2. Capital, strategy and AI

Capital, strategy and AI

Insights on capital moving beyond the US, the growing role of spin鈥憃ffs and how AI is changing market perceptions, valuation frameworks and strategic M&A choices.

James Arnold,听Global Co-Head of Strategic Insights & Advisory

3. Corporate separations

Unlocking value through corporate separations

An explanation on why corporate separations remain a powerful tool to unlock value, enhance strategic clarity and increase financial flexibility - while also highlighting the costs, risks and trade鈥憃ffs boards need to consider.

Philipp Beck, EMEA Head of M&A

4. Deal certainty

Deal certainty

A deep dive into why deal certainty has become a defining factor in transactions, and how buyer selection, financing readiness, regulatory planning and timing optionality influence successful outcomes.

Nestor Paz鈥慓alindo, Global Co-Head of Corporate & Sponsor Advisory, and Co-Head of EMEA One麻豆社

5. Mega deals

Managing mega-deals across borders

An examination of why mega鈥慸eals demand a different mindset - highlighting the heightened scrutiny, execution risk and people considerations that boards must manage, particularly in complex cross鈥慴order transactions.

Scott Lindsay, Global Chairman of M&A鈥嬏

6. Transacting with Asia

Transacting with Asia

An overview of how geopolitics and market dynamics are reshaping Asia鈥憆elated M&A, driving more flexible deal structures and influencing what European companies need to demonstrate to attract Asian capital.

Samson Lo, APAC Co鈥慔ead of M&A鈥

M&A Summit DACH region

The annual M&A Summit DACH region brings together leading dealmakers, investors, and executives from across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland for a focused two-day exchange. It serves as a platform to share insights, explore opportunities, and stay ahead of evolving market trends.

Covering the full M&A lifecycle, the summit equips leaders with the perspectives and connections needed to make informed decisions and drive sustainable growth in a complex environment.

2026 highlights:

Focus topics:

  • Today鈥檚 deal environment
  • Role of alternative capital
  • Cross-border M&A with focus on Asia
  • Impact of AI on capital allocation

2025 highlights:

Focus topics:

  • Corporate strategy and supply chain positioning
  • Active portfolio management
  • Economic uncertainty
  • Strategic acquisitions

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