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Dechert Strengthens M&A and Private Equity Capabilities with Addition of Brian Miner

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Dechert, Acuris, M&A, Negotiation, Refinitiv, Heel, Insurance, Bloomberg, Financial services

NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dechert LLP announced today the addition of Brian Miner as a partner in its corporate and securities practice group, further bolstering the firm's capabilities in middle market private equity and M&A.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dechert LLP announced today the addition of Brian Miner as a partner in its corporate and securities practice group, further bolstering the firm's capabilities in middle market private equity and M&A.
Miner joins Dechert from a New York-based law firm, where he served as co-chair of the M&A and securities group.
"Brian's breadth of experience advising private equity and other alternative asset management firms is directly aligned with our goal to deepen our private equity and M&A practice.
Our global team advises private equity, private credit and other alternative asset managers on flexible solutions at every phase of the investment life cycle.

Norton Rose Fulbright’s second annual Global M&A Trends and Risks Report reveals optimistic outlook for deal activity in 2024

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Policy, Growth, ESG, Pressure, AI, Environment, Acuris, Competition law, Corporation, Lawyer, Artificial intelligence, Optimism, Private law, M&A

Drawing from both qualitative and quantitative insights, the report offers a comprehensive global perspective with breakdowns for every region and numerous sectors, yielding a thorough analysis of many key trends and risks impacting the M&A landscape in the year ahead.

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Drawing from both qualitative and quantitative insights, the report offers a comprehensive global perspective with breakdowns for every region and numerous sectors, yielding a thorough analysis of many key trends and risks impacting the M&A landscape in the year ahead.
While ESG guidelines rank among the most important deal drivers, one-quarter of respondents (25%) include ESG-related regulation among the top two factors most likely to suppress deal activity in 2024.
The report also examines changes in deal size, acquirer appetites, M&A motivations and the impact of geopolitical tensions and supply chain challenges on M&A activity.
Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions.

MoFo Survey: Tech M&A Poised for Upswing; Disruption and Competition Sharpen Focus for Dealmakers

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Morrison & Foerster, Attention, ESG, Tech, Disclosure, Organization, Biophysical environment, Geography, Growth, PE, Risk, Privacy, TMT, European, Acuris, Robotics, SAN, Retail, Bank

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, today announced the results of its annual Tech M&A Survey, which reveals that dealmakers anticipate a potential rebound in M&A activity as they look to 2024. While global telecommunications, media, and technology (TMT) M&A transactions dropped by 63% in value terms and 32% by volume in H1 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, TMT deals continued to account for a very sizeable share of global M&A, representing almost a quarter of all M&A transactions globally and demonstrating the adoption of digital transformation and data analytics in every sector. The new Morrison Foerster survey report, "Directing Disruption: AI and Cybersecurity Underline Tech Sector's Flair for Self-Renewal," conducted in conjunction with Mergermarket, also reveals that challenging dealmaking and macroeconomic factors led to tech M&A strategies shifting to securing working capital and focusing on liquidity; adopting alternative deal structures or minority investments; and completing strategic middle market deals to increase competitiveness.

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We expect these and other technology areas to have a massive impact on global deal activity in the years to come."
New tech subsectors also emerged as targets for future tech M&A transactions in the 2023 survey: cybersecurity (25% of first-choice votes), AI/machine learning (18%), and enterprise/logistics software (16%).
The new ESG disclosure and compliance requirements are cropping up globally in parallel to the increased attention from tech M&A dealmakers.
In Q2 2023, Mergermarket surveyed 300 dealmakers from around the world to gain insights into the future of technology related M&A.

Nicola Wealth Welcomes Robert Olsen as Vice Chair, Private Capital

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Private equity, Acuris, Goldman Sachs, Capital, Growth, Corporate finance, Consumer, Financial services

Toronto, ON, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nicola Wealth Management Ltd. (Nicola Wealth) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Olsen as Vice Chair, Private Capital.

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Toronto, ON, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nicola Wealth Management Ltd. (Nicola Wealth) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Olsen as Vice Chair, Private Capital.
In January 2024, Olsen will be joining the Nicola Wealth Private Capital Team, where he will be responsible for scaling the existing private capital function and developing and growing the talent on the team.
Olsen brings with him a wealth of experience, having worked alongside Nicola Wealth as a Member of the Investment Committee for two years while at Deloitte.
"We are thrilled to continue attracting top talent like Robert to join our team," said Bijal Patel, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Private Capital at Nicola Wealth.

Greenbrook tops Mergermarket's League Table for M&A communications in the UK and EMEA

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

2022 Japanese Regional Leagues, Acuris

Greenbrook successfully advised on 67 M&A transactions, collectively valued at nearly $15 billion, in the first half of 2023.

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Greenbrook successfully advised on 67 M&A transactions, collectively valued at nearly $15 billion, in the first half of 2023.
The volume of deals also secured Greenbrook 5th spot on the global league table.
Andrew Honnor, Managing Partner of Greenbrook, commented: "We are delighted to see Greenbrook ranked #1 for M&A deals in the UK and EMEA.
Mergermarket's Global & Regional League Tables 1H23 derive their data from its M&A deal database, including transactions valued at over $5 million.

Greenbrook tops Mergermarket's League Table for M&A communications in the UK and EMEA

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

2022 Japanese Regional Leagues, Acuris

Greenbrook successfully advised on 67 M&A transactions, collectively valued at nearly $15 billion, in the first half of 2023.

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Greenbrook successfully advised on 67 M&A transactions, collectively valued at nearly $15 billion, in the first half of 2023.
The volume of deals also secured Greenbrook 5th spot on the global league table.
Andrew Honnor, Managing Partner of Greenbrook, commented: "We are delighted to see Greenbrook ranked #1 for M&A deals in the UK and EMEA.
Mergermarket's Global & Regional League Tables 1H23 derive their data from its M&A deal database, including transactions valued at over $5 million.

Aon and Mergermarket Uncover Increase in Alternative Financing and ESG Scrutiny in Uncertain M&A Market

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Insurance, Risk, AON, TMT, Intelligence, Social Security Government Pension Offset, Aon (company), Biophysical environment, Climate, ESG, Social, Health, Environment, NYSE, Renewable energy, Acuris

Nearly half of respondents - 46 percent - expect the number of deals globally to increase somewhat or significantly over the next 12 months compared to 2022.

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Nearly half of respondents - 46 percent - expect the number of deals globally to increase somewhat or significantly over the next 12 months compared to 2022.
A further 20 percent expect figures for the year ahead to remain in line with current volumes.
In response, dealmakers are turning toward alternative financing sources, including private equity (64 percent) and non-bank lending (38 percent).
96 percent of respondents expect Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) scrutiny in deals to increase over the next three years, including 48 percent who expect it to increase significantly.

Aon and Mergermarket Uncover Increase in Alternative Financing and ESG Scrutiny in Uncertain M&A Market

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Insurance, Risk, AON, TMT, Intelligence, Social Security Government Pension Offset, Aon (company), Biophysical environment, Climate, ESG, Social, Health, Environment, NYSE, Renewable energy, Acuris

Nearly half of respondents - 46 percent - expect the number of deals globally to increase somewhat or significantly over the next 12 months compared to 2022.

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Nearly half of respondents - 46 percent - expect the number of deals globally to increase somewhat or significantly over the next 12 months compared to 2022.
A further 20 percent expect figures for the year ahead to remain in line with current volumes.
In response, dealmakers are turning toward alternative financing sources, including private equity (64 percent) and non-bank lending (38 percent).
96 percent of respondents expect Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) scrutiny in deals to increase over the next three years, including 48 percent who expect it to increase significantly.

Norton Rose Fulbright and Mergermarket launch Global M&A Trends and Risks Report

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Optimism, Private law, Eye, Lawyer, M&A, Scarlet, Corporation, Growth, ESG, Security (finance), Bank, Acuris

The result is the first-ever Global M&A Trends and Risks Report from Norton Rose Fulbright and Mergermarket, which is now available for download.

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The result is the first-ever Global M&A Trends and Risks Report from Norton Rose Fulbright and Mergermarket, which is now available for download.
This comprehensive report examines the dealmaking prospects and expected trends with a particular eye on geographies, sectors and deal drivers.
We produced this M&A-focused report to share our latest corporate experience and global insights.
Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions.

WPP Welcomes KKR as Strategic Partner in FGS Global

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

WPP (NYSE: WPP) today announces that leading global investment firm KKR has made a growth investment in FGS Global, the strategic advisory and communications consultancy in which WPP is a majority shareholder.

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WPP (NYSE: WPP) today announces that leading global investment firm KKR has made a growth investment in FGS Global, the strategic advisory and communications consultancy in which WPP is a majority shareholder.
Following the investment from KKR, WPP will remain the majority owner of the company, and FGS Global employees will remain substantial shareholders.
We are delighted to welcome KKR as a new strategic partner in FGS Global, in a transaction that recognises the tremendous value of the business and its potential for continued strong growth.”
Philipp Freise, Partner at KKR, said: “WPP and FGS Global have built an exceptional communications advisory firm.
Stakeholder engagement is a boardroom issue and we are today establishing a powerful strategic partnership between WPP and KKR to support FGS Global as they continue on their path to building an industry-defining global business.”
Alex Geiser, Global CEO of FGS Global, said: “We are thrilled to be joined by KKR as a strategic partner on our journey to create the world leader in strategic advisory and communications.