MA Intelligence

Sustained elevated interest rates are creating a wave of distressed assets across real estate, retail, and leveraged buyout portfolios. We examine the distressed M&A opportunity set, the advisory considerations unique to distressed transactions, and the capital sources actively pursuing these opport

Research consistently shows that post-merger integration quality determines whether an acquisition creates or destroys value. This briefing outlines the critical elements of an effective 100-day integration plan, drawing on advisory experience across multiple sectors and geographies.

Regulatory scrutiny of technology sector acquisitions has intensified globally. From the EU’s Digital Markets Act to US DOJ posture, acquirers in the technology space face a complex regulatory landscape. We examine the key antitrust risks and mitigation strategies for technology M&A in 2026.

ESG considerations have moved from regulatory compliance exercise to a genuine driver of deal value and risk assessment. We examine how leading acquirers are integrating ESG due diligence into transaction processes and how this is affecting valuations and deal structure.

Valuation disagreements remain the single most common reason mid-market M&A transactions fail to close. This briefing examines the structural causes of valuation gaps in the current market, and the advisory techniques that successfully bridge buyer and seller expectations.

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the UAE’s economic diversification agenda are generating unprecedented M&A activity across the MENA region. We analyse the sectors attracting the most capital, the role of sovereign wealth funds as strategic acquirers, and how global advisors are positioning to capture

Family offices are increasingly bypassing private equity intermediaries and executing direct M&A transactions. This shift is creating new demand for specialist advisory firms with deep sector knowledge and flexible fee structures. Smarter Mergers examines the implications for deal flow and advisory

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing the due diligence process. From contract review automation to predictive risk scoring, AI tools are compressing timelines and surfacing risks that traditional processes miss. We examine what acquirers must now demand from their advisory teams.

Global cross-border M&A activity is entering a new phase, driven by geopolitical realignment, sovereign wealth fund activism, and a resurgence of mid-market deal flow in North America and the GCC. This intelligence briefing examines the structural forces reshaping cross-border transaction volumes an