The first half of 2025 brought a subtle but notable shift in M&A momentum. While the market has not returned to pre-pandemic fervor (few, if any, suspected that likely), we are seeing some hopeful signs. Strategic buyers are...more
The US representations and warranties insurance (RWI) market has long been a fixture in M&A transactions, particularly in the mid- and large-cap space. But as dealmakers increasingly look to scale through smaller...more
At the start of the year, we surveyed M&A lawyers to gather their perspectives on the market dynamics, the year ahead, and the impact of representations and warranties insurance (RWI) on deals. These insights are invaluable...more
In Q4 2024, the private equity deal landscape experienced a resurgence, largely driven by the Federal Reserve’s monetary easing policies, which fostered a favorable financing environment. According to EY’s “Private Equity US...more
In last year’s Looking Ahead Guide, we had predicted the 2024 deal landscape would improve over 2023 year-end results in terms of number of closed buyout transactions, transaction values, and exits. This seems to be the case,...more
As we move further into 2024, we have a clearer perspective on where 2023 ended in the private equity and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market. We predict more of the same throughout 2024, but there are bright signs for...more
The Turbulent Deal Landscape Continues in 2023, but the Future Appears Brighter -
As predicted in last year’s Looking Ahead Guide, 2023 has proven to be a tough year for dealmakers. Through the first half of 2023, the...more
Join us for a lively 30-minute discussion where our head of transactional insurance and the head of our private equity practice discuss top trends in M&A and PE. We'll cover:
- The rollercoaster of RWI pricing
- The RWI...more
10/17/2023
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In 2022, we saw a higher percentage of minority investments from our strategic company and private equity clients. We expect this trend to continue in 2023. Investing less in an individual company lessens the potential...more
When we look across our client base of 375+ funds and our advisory work on 150+ middle market growth equity, private equity, and strategic M&A US-based transactions in 2022, we see a wide variety of issues that are...more
One form of transaction not historically seen is the use of RWI for “secondaries.” While that term means different things, in this case, the focus is Private Equity secondaries, which refer to the buying and selling of...more
Part of every transaction’s due diligence process is the insurance and risk management workstream. Insurance and employee benefits due diligence is becoming more and more important to private equity firms looking to protect...more
3/30/2022
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