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Client Intelligent Conversations Series: Dealmaking in a dynamic M&A market
Aug 14, 2025In this series produced by FT Studio, we bring together industry leaders, academia and BCLP to discuss the big issues and trends shaping the future of business.
Episode 4: Dealmaking in a dynamic M&A market
In this episode, we explore the evolving world of M&A in 2025 – a year already marked by geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory complexity, and shifting investor sentiment. We hear from BCLP’s Todd Kaye and Jinal Shah who bring their global perspectives to the table and offer a candid look at the forces shaping global M&A activity across markets and sectors.
Key themes
- Why deal processes are slower and more complex
- How regulation and politics are reshaping M&A strategy
- The sectors seeing the most activity – and those facing headwinds
- The growing importance of interdisciplinary advisory teams
- Our outlook for M&A in H2 2025
Hosted by award-winning international journalist Nadira Tudor and produced by FT Studio, the episode unpacks the regulatory, geopolitical, and sector-specific forces shaping dealmaking today.
The conversation started long before today—listen to our previous episodes.
Related Capabilities
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M&A & Corporate Finance
