2025 has emerged as a defining chapter in global dealmaking.
Despite ongoing economic and geopolitical headwinds, strategic momentum has returned to Australia’s public M&A market. Steady activity and a clear appetite for acquisitions – particularly in the resources, technology and financial services sectors – reflect growing confidence as we move into 2026.
Our 15th annual M&A Outlook report explores the key trends, sectors and strategies shaping the Australian M&A landscape and outlines our predictions for what dealmakers can expect in the year ahead.
Recent geopolitical instability and trade protectionism have created complexity for many of our clients.
The Australian regulatory landscape is also evolving in response to a variety of new issues including rapid technological development and the impact of AI, heightened cyber security threats and the roll out of a new national emissions reduction target.
This collection of insights aims to provide Australian businesses with insights to help them to achieve their goals.