M&A Explorer | US acquirers are returning to the UK in force, with Q2 and Q3 2025 marking the strongest quarters for inbound value in over a year, while UK dealmakers are looking across “the pond” in increasing numbers

In the 12th edition of our report, we bring you the key deal highlights and M&A trends across UK/Europe in the past 12 months which have shaped the financial services landscape. 

M&A Explorer | Carve-outs offer a path to streamline operations, raise cash and unlock shareholder value, but have faced various stifling market conditions in 2024

M&A Explorer | Strategic carve-outs continue to present a strong business case, as companies shed non-core assets and position themselves for growth

We highlight the key UK & European M&A trends in H2 2022 and H1 2023, and provide our insights into the outlook for M&A moving forward.

UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector trends H2 2022 | H1 2023 — Fintech

We highlight the key UK & European M&A trends in H2 2021 and H1 2022, and provide our insights into the outlook for M&A moving forward.

UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector trends H2 2021 | H1 2022 — Fintech

In collaboration with White & Case on shareholder activism in the UK, France and Germany

We highlight the key European M&A trends in the first half of 2021, and provide our insights into the outlook for M&A moving forward.

Financial institutions M&A sector trends: fintech — H1 2021 and outlook for H2 2021

Low interest rates and high levels of liquidity are fueling transformational M&A deals  

In collaboration with White & Case on shareholder activism in the UK, France and Germany