Governance

How are dealmakers adapting to trade tensions and regulatory uncertainty? Annual report Global M&A Trends and Risks Report 2025 What's in this report from Norton Rose Fulbright & Mergermarket: Norton Rose Fulbright's third annual report on trends and risks in the global mergers and acquisitions market, conducted jointly with Mergermarket, reveals how dealmakers are recalibrating strategies amid unprecedented trade volatility...

10 modern principles for transforming risk communication from compliance exercise to strategic dialogue in uncertain times

Public company directors face scrutiny from Wall Street, Congress, the SEC and beyond — comprehensive preparation is essential for business judgment rule protection

Failed mergers often trigger talent exodus and shareholder fury, but strategic refocusing on core competencies can turn regulatory setbacks into competitive advantages

35% of executives give boards high marks

Competition enforcers confront monopsony power in increasingly concentrated labor markets

Critical differences in culture, technology adoption and talent strategies determine which organizations shape markets and which scramble to respond

Systems thinking, human-centered design and cultural alignment transform bureaucracy into business advantage

Poor follow-up once the deal is closed can cause culture clashes & value erosion

Strong leadership and integrated communication prove as critical to compliance success as policies and procedures alone

Controversial changes reshape shareholder rights

Today's dealmakers must scrutinize targets through multiple lenses to avoid costly post-acquisition surprises