Top 6 AI M&A Trends

AI has become one of the most powerful forces reshaping corporate deals and strategy. Its market value is expected to grow 25-fold to US$4.8 trillion by 2033(!).

So to impress in applications and interviews is essential for you to know:

• What are the key trends in AI M&A
• How they impact Law Firms and their clients

This report gives you all the points you need to know with 0 stress. Enjoy!

Trend 1: AI is now key to M&A

What’s happening

AI is no longer an experimental add-on sitting quietly inside R&D budgets. It has moved squarely into the boardroom. In 2025, tech M&A surged to almost $900bn globally, with AI demand underpinning a significant proportion of those deals. Businesses across financial services, life sciences, retail, and industrials are all chasing AI-driven efficiencies and competitive edge.

What’s striking is how quickly the narrative has shifted. M&A in this space is now focused on plugging immediate capability gaps before competitors do.

Why it matters for Law Firms