In today’s unpredictable economic environment, acquisition financing presents new challenges and opportunities for businesses and dealmakers. This panel brings together experts from M&A, capital markets, and investment banking to discuss and challenge – together with the audience – views on how market volatility, fluctuating interest rates, inflation, economic slowdown, and recession risk, shifting regulatory frameworks (including the (re-)introduction of import tariffs), supply chain disruptions as well as geopolitical tensions (amongst many others) impact the availability of acquisition financing in different sectors.

Panellists will explore evolving deal structures, risk management strategies, and alternative financing solutions, offering practical insights for lawyers navigating complex transactions and protecting client interests during periods of economic uncertainty.

This session will provide the next generation of transactional lawyers with the tools, knowledge, and strategies needed to succeed in a rapidly changing landscape. Focusing on global markets, this highly interactive discussion will highlight current developments, emerging trends, and opportunities and their potential impact on the availability and pricing of acquisition financing. A must-attend session for lawyers eager to stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape and empower their practice – and their clients – in an increasingly complex environment.