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Each month, we explore the latest news and developments in M&A to help you stay Ahead of the Deal. We cover trends in M&A activity, topical deal issues and changes in the regulatory landscape.
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Latest episode
Episode 1 - The M&A Deal Report 2026
In the first episode of our new series, Tony Damian and Amelia Morgan unpack the key findings from Ashurst's recently released M&A Deal Report 2026.
Tony and Amelia take a close look at deal flows, shifting deal structures and the role of private capital. View the video to learn more.
Ahead of the Deal Insights
Explore the latest news and developments in M&A and Australian corporate law in our Ahead of the Deal Article series
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Thought leadership
Read the room at the Panel: costs are squarely on the table
26 Feb 2026
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Spotlight on Amelia Morgan – taking it to the next level at Ashurst
26 Feb 2026
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Derivatives disclosure D-Day – getting ahead of the new regime
26 Feb 2026
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What you don't know can hurt you: targeted control assessments in due diligence
26 Feb 2026
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Spotlight on Ratha Nabanidham – Good as gold in Brisbane
24 Nov 2025
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Power plays: plugging into data centre deals
24 Nov 2025
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From handshake to headache – why 'preliminary' agreements can make or break your deal
24 Nov 2025
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Public and private markets: ASIC’s roadmap for Australia’s capital markets
05 Nov 2025
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Carrots and sticks: the next wave of Australia's foreign investment reform
03 Nov 2025
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Wait AZEK – is this too much change?
31 Oct 2025
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In with the new: the latest developments on the ACCC's new merger control regime
31 Oct 2025
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Spotlight on Natsuko Ogawa – Japan-Australia connections
31 Oct 2025
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The M&A Deal Report 2026
Australian public M&A: Key trends from 2025 and what's next
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Australian merger reforms
Helping your business navigate the competition aspects of your M&A from beginning to end.
Learn about the new merger clearance regime