Across Europe, our global deal services team undertook 712 transactions in 2024 and saw a significant increase in M&A activity seeking global exposure.

Recent global footprint trends include increased levels of capital crossing borders from the US into the UK and Europe, from the UK into Europe, and increasingly from the UK into the US. Private equity is often looking for a foothold in new markets, serving as a base from which to launch future activity.

Overall, we are seeing an increasing number of multinational deals, reflecting the fact that the world continues to get smaller and more connected, and it is only natural that transactions, by necessity, reflect this trend.

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