After three years of turbulence, is the global M&A landscape poised to significantly improve in 2026?
After navigating the choppy waters of 2023 and 2024 and the gradual recovery of 2025, global commentators are predicting a year that will be characterised by renewed optimism tempered with strategic caution.
In our 10th forecast, we reflect on the last 12 months of dealmaking and discuss why we anticipate stronger M&A activity this year.
Individual articles
Overview: From turbulence to transformation?
Selling to a US buyer? The key differences New Zealand companies can’t ignore
Key sectors poised to drive New Zealand M&A activity in 2026
New Zealand private equity: The year in review and what’s next
Resetting the rules: Merger reform and a new national interest test for overseas investment
Navigating the new M&A landscape: 2025 trends and 2026 implications
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