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US Private M&A Market Study — Inaugural Edition
April 20, 2026
Latham & Watkins has launched its inaugural edition of its market study of US private M&A transactions.
Analyzing data from more than 300 US deals between January and December 2025, Latham’s inaugural edition of its US Private M&A Market Study provides insights into the trends and developments shaping the market.
Given Latham’s position as the leading law firm for M&A,#1 Global M&A Advisor by Deal Value and Count, Bloomberg 2025. the survey provides an unmatched representation of the state of the market.
For any questions or additional information, please contact MarketStudy@lw.com.
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