6 Key Trends in M&A Law (2025)

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We will cover hidden trends in key areas of law and show you how to use these in your applications so you can stand out with 0 stress. Sounds good? Let's dive in.

To kick things off, we've got six trends transforming how M&A lawyers work in 2025, focused on the UK but with an eye on what's happening globally.

1️⃣ M&A Defies Headwinds

What’s the trend: Despite inflation, geopolitical tension, and tariff turbulence, M&A is not in retreat — it’s morphing. The global market grew 10% year-on-year in deal value during the first nine months of 2025, even as deal volume dipped 4%. This rebound reflects selective boldness rather than exuberance.

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