Global Strategic M&A in 2026: How Will Developments in Merger Control, FDI and FSR in 2025 Shape Deal Strategy in 2026?

The past year saw new administrations taking office or getting into their stride in the U.S., the U.K. and the EU. Security of supply and national resilience played a more pronounced role in merger reviews, with parties increasingly invoking domestic political drivers to boost clearance prospects for challenging deals in strategic sectors. We survey leading merger review developments in 2025 and look ahead to likely trends in the coming year.

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