After a roller‑coaster year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) the global M&A market is heading into 2026 with strong momentum. The foundations for robust M&A activity are set with inflation cooling, interest rates easing, and both strategic buyers and private equity showing renewed confidence in global growth. Combined with a continued push for deregulation across major economies, the outlook for M&A in 2026 points to another high‑energy year for dealmaking – perhaps not quite matching 2025’s exceptional surge but still positioning 2026 as another strong year across the M&A landscape.
In M&A Outlook 2026 we have published a series of articles looking at trends and forces impacting the outlook for M&A in the year ahead across jurisdictions and sectors.
We will be publishing our 2026 M&A trends survey later this year. Sign-up to be added to our VIP mailing list to receive a copy of the report.