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Private equity deployment strategies and exit activity

AI's transformative impact on deal processes and valuations

Sector-specific opportunities in tech, healthcare, infrastructure, and more

Cross-border investment trends and regulatory changes

Markets remain uncertain. Interest rates are stabilising. Technology is disrupting traditional deal processes. Private equity funds are sitting on record dry powder while facing pressure to return capital.

The 2026 Global M&A Predictions Report cuts through the noise with authoritative insights from 26 dealmakers shaping 2026. 

Whether you're a private equity professional, corporate development leader, investment banker, or advisor, this report provides the strategic intelligence you need to navigate the year ahead.

What do the experts predict for M&A in 2024/2025?

01. Tech remains attractive

02. Australia to benefit from Chinese tensions

03. Private equity ready to transact

04. Regulatory changes could affect dealmaking

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We are the software relied upon by the business pros in over 170 countries.

Tim Miles
Founder & Principal 
Miles Advisory Partners

Gareth Cope
Partner
Miles Advisory Partners

Rawdon Briggs
Head of Agribusiness
Colliers

Mark Calvetti
Partner & Head of Corporate Finance
William Buck

Kate Koidl
Partner
MinterEllison

Holly Stiles
Partner & National Head of Corporate Finance
Grant Thornton

Hemang Shah
Partner
Jones Day

Chris Brown
Partner
Hall & Wilcox

Brendan Mulheron
Co-Head of Technology, Media & Telecoms
UBS

Andrew McFarlane
Partner
BDO M&A

David Friedlander
Australian Chair & Partner
King & Wood Mallesons

Featuring insights from leading
M&A dealmakers:

Featuring insights from leading M&A dealmakers:

Why this report matters

This report delivers 26 perspectives on what’s next for 2026, uniting the voices of leading dealmakers across seven global regions.

From private equity deployment strategies and AI’s transformative impact on valuations, to cross-border investment trends and regulatory shifts, this report offers insights without borders to guide every key decision ahead.

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Valuation dynamics and deal structure evolution

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Geopolitical factors influencing market activity

Featuring insights from 26 leading dealmakers