Dealmakers Predict More M&A Disputes Globally Amid Rebounding Deal Activity, BRG's M&A Disputes Report 2025 Finds
- Editor
- Mar 18
- 1 min read
Whats Happening:
BRG's M&A Disputes Report 2025 indicates that dealmakers anticipate more mergers and acquisitions disputes globally in the coming year, despite renewed confidence in the deal market's performance. The report highlights increased dispute activity in the financial services sector and identifies EMEA as the region expected to see the most dispute activity due to ongoing regulatory challenges.
Key Moves:
Financial services sector saw a 10 percentage point increase in M&A dispute activity
EMEA expected to lead in dispute volumes for the second consecutive year
Private equity involvement in deals is increasing dispute risks
By The Numbers:
43% of respondents saw an increase in M&A dispute activity in the financial services sector
Nearly 50% of dealmakers anticipate further increases in financial services disputes in 2025
Survey included insights from over 200 attorneys, PE professionals, and corporate finance advisors
Key Quotes:
"From improved financing conditions and lower interest rates to uncertainty stemming from escalating geopolitical tensions and policy shifts, one thing is clear: Dealmakers are grappling with a markedly different M&A environment than they were in our last annual report," said BRG Managing Director Mustafa Hadi.
"This report offers dealmakers valuable insights into the elements that can contribute to—or protect against—costly and time-consuming M&A disputes," said BRG Principal Executive Officer and President Tri MacDonald.
Bottom Line:
BRG's M&A Disputes Report 2025 reveals a complex landscape for dealmakers, with increased dispute activity expected globally, particularly in the financial services sector. The report underscores the importance of comprehensive dispute mitigation strategies in M&A deals, especially as geopolitical tensions, regulatory challenges, and economic volatility continue to shape the market.
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