Five Key Themes Businesses Should Be Aware of in 2027

The M&A market is expected to become more active in 2027 — but also more complex. Businesses will need to navigate continuing geopolitical volatility, growing regulatory scrutiny, evolving deal structures and the increasing role of AI.

Drawing on insights shared by our experts at the M&A 26/27 – State of the Market and Beyond event, we have identified five themes likely to shape the year ahead and highlights how businesses can prepare to transact with confidence.

Key themes covered

• Managing geopolitical volatility and operational risk
• Acting decisively in uncertain M&A market conditions
• Using transactions to support long-term strategic growth
• Exploring more flexible and sophisticated deal structures
• Preparing earlier for regulatory and AI-related risks

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