Language EN-GB People Expertise Global coverage News and insights Careers About us Search HOME NEWS AND INSIGHTS Global M&A Insights: Rethinking priorities as transactions boom Print Our Q3 report looks in depth at the new issues confronting investors in a booming market, including Silicon Valley’s influence on global technology transactions, the increasingly urgent sustainability agenda, post-pandemic trends in M&A litigation and new market dynamics in Japan. Report highlights Global M&A transactions market continues to experience extraordinary growth across regions and sectors, with the market recording a fifth consecutive quarter where total deal values exceeded USD1 trillion Technology transactions continue to dominate the M&A market, with Silicon Valley companies continuing to influence changing trends across the industry globally ESG/sustainability issues rise to the top of the boardroom agenda, promising to make a significant and long-term impact on M&A markets The expected surge of Covid-related M&A litigation has not materialised, yet we could see a rise in disputes as deal activity recovers and prices rise Japan’s transaction market becomes a popular destination for outbound and inbound investments driven by changing attitudes and economic priorities 92% increase in global deal value 28% increase in global deal volume 99% increase global value of cross-border deals 99% increase in USD5bn+ megadeals Keep up to date Receive the latest trends in the global M&A market, direct to your inbox. Subscribe Previous articles Contact us Previous reports 2021 2020 2019 2018 Q1 report Read more H1 report Read more Cookies on our website We use cookies on our site to remember you, show you content we think you will like and help you to use the site. For more details, please see our cookies policy. Click 'Accept' to consent to cookies other than strictly necessary cookies or 'Reject' if you do not. You can change your mind at any time by visiting our cookie policy page. Accept cookies Reject cookies Follow us Accessibility Site map Legal notices Cookies policy Privacy policy Anti-slavery and human trafficking statement ©2021 Allen & Overy LLP