Welcome
This Transatlantic M&A Guide is a comprehensive publication covering the wide range of factors to be considered in preparing for, navigating and closing transatlantic M&A deals. It was prepared by Taylor Wessing's UK office with input from teams globally, drawing on our extensive experience supporting clients on both sides of the Atlantic on cross-border transactions.
The Taylor Wessing US team, located in San Francisco, provides essential support to current and prospective US clients by offering expert advice on navigating complex international M&A within the US time zone. While this is specifically a UK-US guide, our Anglo-German team facilitates connections for US clients with Taylor Wessing's network of 28 offices across 17 jurisdictions, enabling seamless execution of M&A deals in various European and global markets.
We hope you find this guide valuable as we anticipate a new era of M&A growth across the US, UK, Europe, and globally. Our ongoing work with clients on international transactions in the tech and life sciences sectors has highlighted an anticipated increase in M&A activity, driven by stabilising interest rates and easing inflation. We foresee more strategic acquisitions aimed at long-term growth by corporate entities with expanding balance sheets in technology, healthcare, and energy. However, geopolitical uncertainties and regulatory scrutiny necessitate careful navigation of complex situations. This guide serves as an essential resource to ensure comprehensive preparation.
Please reach out to our US team with any queries you may have. We are here to support you by equipping you with the necessary tools and advice to achieve your desired outcomes.
Our partnership with Taylor Wessing has been instrumental in navigating the complexities of this transformative transaction.
Anthony Turner, Chief Commercial Officer, Rhinestahl
How we can help
Our market-leading M&A, Private Equity and Venture Capital teams are highly experienced in advising US buyers across multiple sectors. We advised on more than 1,000 M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions in 2023 – many of which involved a transatlantic element.
With M&A specialists in San Francisco and a strong bench of experts in the UK and Europe, we have a deep understanding of the legal landscapes on both sides of the Atlantic, and the different market and cultural expectations you'll need to be aware of when making an acquisition.
To advise you properly, we work to understand your acquisition strategy and the business of your target so that we know what you need. Pragmatism and commerciality are our key mantras in delivering our service, and our responsive team will support you every step of the way to make your acquisition a success.
The team are always available and always engaged which results in good outcomes for us. It feels like there is a high degree of collaboration across all levels, both on our side and their side which definitely results in a more seamless working relationship.
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