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Technology M&A
Insights for clients navigating transactions that span the entire technology investment lifecycle
Delivering strategic M&A advice in the rapidly changing technology sector
Global growth in technology-sector M&A continues, driven by rapid technological advancement, changing macroeconomic conditions, and strategic shifts. Private capital investors remain active at all stages of the tech lifecycle and companies are responding to efficiency demands, evolving regulations and AI adoption by reevaluating strategies, pursuing carve-outs, and exploring consolidation opportunities. As AI drives transformation across all sectors, M&A activity is expected to broaden beyond the major tech players to include a wider range of innovators in AI, software, data, cyber security, quantum technologies, digital services and digital infrastructure.
We are a global team of experts in complex and cross-border M&A and fundraising, with specific technology sector expertise. Our insights are gained by having advised some of the most exciting and well-known technology companies and investors navigating transactions that span the entire technology investment lifecycle: including early-stage and venture capital, high-growth, private equity, and multinational corporations.
Our global Tech M&A team provides strategic counsel to help businesses navigate digital transformation, structure complex deals, and implement their long-term strategies. The strength and experience of our global team allows us to understand the unique challenges and opportunities our clients face, providing our clients sector-specific insights and informed strategic advice, across various technology verticals, including enterprise software/SaaS, fintech, payments, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital health, and telecommunications. We advise clients on a full range of M&A, capital raising, debt financing and other technology transactions, including:
- Buy-side and Sell-side representation
- Carve-outs, Spin-offs and Divestitures
- Private Equity, Venture Capital and Growth equity investments and exits
- Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances
- SPAC and de-SPAC transactions
- Special Situations, Distressed M&A and Restructurings
Our global perspective is complemented by deep local knowledge, enabling us to manage the intricacies of international deals effectively. To learn more about our comprehensive cross practice advice visit our Corporate and M&A, Digital Economy, Fintech and Digital Assets and Financial Innovation service pages
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We provide practical guidance on bridging valuation gaps when putting together deals in the technology sector.
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Tech M&A: Mind the Gap - Bridging UK and US market practice in M&A
We've seen a continued flow of in-bound private M&A activity from US companies and investors acquiring or investing in UK technology companies and look at how a US investor or UK target can ensure a smooth process.
