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‘A clear shift toward fewer but larger deals’ – mega-deals fuel growth as partners predict 2025 M&A trends

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Elisha Juttla
Elisha Juttla
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10 January 2025
Corporate and M&AGlobal LondonUnited Kingdom

Leading M&A partners are predicting an increase in deal activity in 2025 driven by sectors including tech, financial services and private capital, as full year M&A legal adviser rankings from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) highlight the increasing influence of top US firms on the market.

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