Technology-driven M&A: Managing dry powder in 2023

Technology-driven M&A: Managing dry powder in 2023

Amidst uncertainty, there still lies opportunities and optimism. Since the second half of 2022, market headwinds and uncertainty have left investment firms and acquisitive organisations holding large amounts of dry powder, or unused funds. As counsel to these businesses, agile law firms are making the most of the downturn providing ever-more complex and creative legal solutions.  

Technology is increasingly impacting M&A deal lifecycles, helping companies accurately evaluate potential targets, integrate acquisitions, automate time and resource-intensive tasks, and ensure the smooth transfer of data and knowledge. For law firms, it allows for more efficient and thorough diligence processes and better-managed processes.  

• How are your clients leveraging their dry powder in the current M&A market, and what risks and opportunities does this present for transactions you are advising on? 
• How is technology shaping the M&A landscape for your clients and for your firm? What trends and tools are you seeing dominate the market? 
• What are the biggest challenges facing your clients since M&A began returning to more historic levels after the boom in 2021, and how is your firm positioning itself to support them?