We are pleased to present our latest analysis on the public M&A market in Germany for 2025. This comprehensive report, prepared by A&O Shearman, provides an in-depth overview of the market developments and key trends that...more
2/5/2026
/ Acquisitions ,
Capital Markets ,
Corporate Governance ,
EU ,
Germany ,
Hostile Takeover ,
Initial Public Offering (IPO) ,
Material Adverse Change Clauses (MACs) ,
Merger Controls ,
Mergers ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Shareholders ,
Takeover Bids ,
Takeovers
Welcome to the latest edition of M&A insights, where we explore the forces shaping transactional activity and predict what will drive dealmaking in the year to come....more
12/12/2025
/ Acquisition Agreements ,
Acquisitions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Capital Markets ,
CFIUS ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
EU ,
Global Dealmaking ,
Investment ,
Life Sciences ,
Mergers ,
Middle East ,
One Big Beautiful Bill Act ,
Private Equity ,
Sovereign Wealth Funds
European M&A markets are showing signs of renewed vigor, with growth in deal values despite ongoing macroeconomic and regulatory challenges. Here we explore shifting dynamics across three of Europe’s most active markets, and...more
12/12/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Competition ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Investors ,
Merger Controls ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Technology Sector ,
UK
We are pleased to present our latest analysis on the public M&A market in Germany for 2024. This comprehensive report, prepared by A&O Shearman, provides an in-depth overview of the market developments and key trends,...more
With Parliamentary elections and a series of national votes in 2024, the EU is entering a pivotal period in its history. In this study, ‘Global business in a changing Europe’, we speak to corporate leaders across the world to...more
3/22/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Asset Management ,
Capital Markets ,
Competition ,
Corporate Governance ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Global Market ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Investment ,
Investment Management ,
Investors ,
Merger Controls ,
Mergers ,
Net Zero ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Risk Management ,
Sustainability
On 1 January 2023, the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act will enter into force. In a first step, all companies which have a specific nexus to Germany and normally employ 3,000 people or more will have to comply with newly...more
This briefing is Part 4 of a series of briefings aiming at providing an overview of the key elements of the new German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act.
On 11 June 2021, the German parliament approved the Federal Act on...more