May 5, 2026
Brian Hamilton, a partner in the M&A and Private Equity Practice Groups, was quoted in a Law360 article examining key takeaways from PitchBook’s latest global M&A report. The article reports that global M&A activity “surged to record highs” in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting “a market shaped by diverging trends across sectors, geographies, and buyer types.”
The four takeaways highlighted in the article include the outsized impact of artificial intelligence on technology dealmaking, a notable uptick in cross-border acquisitions despite currency headwinds, renewed competition from corporate buyers, and divides between megadeals and the broader market.
In discussing cross-border activity, Brian noted both corporate buyers and private equity sponsors looking for opportunities abroad seem motivated for deals in the infrastructure, healthcare, and defense industries, and that “we see many private equity sponsors looking for value in the mid-market in a variety of sectors, including technology.”
In addition, Brian highlighted increasing competition between corporate acquirers and private equity firms for deals. “Corporates are back in the market, no doubt about it,” he said, pointing to a generally more permissive regulatory environment.
Read the article, “4 Key Takeaways From PitchBook’s Latest Global M&A Report,” here (subscription may be required).
The four takeaways highlighted in the article include the outsized impact of artificial intelligence on technology dealmaking, a notable uptick in cross-border acquisitions despite currency headwinds, renewed competition from corporate buyers, and divides between megadeals and the broader market.
In discussing cross-border activity, Brian noted both corporate buyers and private equity sponsors looking for opportunities abroad seem motivated for deals in the infrastructure, healthcare, and defense industries, and that “we see many private equity sponsors looking for value in the mid-market in a variety of sectors, including technology.”
In addition, Brian highlighted increasing competition between corporate acquirers and private equity firms for deals. “Corporates are back in the market, no doubt about it,” he said, pointing to a generally more permissive regulatory environment.
Read the article, “4 Key Takeaways From PitchBook’s Latest Global M&A Report,” here (subscription may be required).
