Anthony Patten

Feb 27, 2024 | lexology.com | Andrew Blacoe |Nanda Lau |Malika Chandrasegaran |Vik Tang |Nonnabhat Paiboon |Anthony Patten | +2 more

As the Lunar New Year begins, Asia's deal dragons are rousing after the uncertainty of 2023 sent them to their lairs. Volatility of capital, demand and strategy seems to be stabilising after a tumultuous year for M&A in 2023, both regionally and globally. Asia's dealmakers are now better accustomed to the new political and economic realities, while consumer demand and interest rates continue to stabilise. The great power 'friendshoring' of recent years has settled into more predictable pathways.