EMEA's M&A landscape, battered by a challenging 2023, shows tentative signs of recovery in 2024. Despite lingering macroeconomic concerns and elevated interest rates, dealmakers are expressing cautious optimism that the coming months could bring renewed momentum. 

EMEA has experienced a surge in deal activity compared to last year. Private equity firms, armed with substantial dry powder, are expected to play a significant role in revitalising the region's M&A landscape, as are financial hubs like the UK, fuelled by attractive valuations.

However, the pace and extent of recovery will hinge on several variables, including geopolitical developments, regulatory changes, and election outcomes. How will the European, UK, US, and global election results and new political landscape affect EMEA M&A in 2025? How are deal structures expected to change in the coming year? What are the key challenges that dealmakers will face in EMEA as the market strives for recovery? 

This webinar, organised by the Financial Times in partnership with Datasite, convened dealmakers to explore M&A activity and trends in the EMEA region. The focus of the webinar was on the opportunities and challenges that will be faced by dealmakers in 2025.

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