2023 was a challenging year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), during which we saw a 25% decline in global M&A value relative to 2022. However, an uptick in activity in the final quarter indicated a renewed interest among investors in exploring M&A opportunities. This momentum has continued into 2024, as fears of a recession ease and interest rates stabilise.
In this article titled “An Introduction to Corporate/M&A: Domestic” by Chambers and Partners, our Co-Head of Mergers & Acquisitions Chan Sing Yee and Partners Quak Fi Ling, Audrey Chng, Anna Tan and Soong Wen E provide an overview on anticipated key trends that will shape the landscape of domestic M&A in Singapore for 2024 and beyond, and shared their insights on topics which include amendments to the compulsory acquisition regime, due diligence requirements for corporate finance advisers, the gradual recovery of S-REIT M&A, private equity exits and shareholder activism.
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