As European corporates navigate economic uncertainty, shifting capital allocation priorities, rapid advances in artificial intelligence and increasing scrutiny of strategic decision-making, shareholder activism continues to evolve. While public campaigns remain an important tool, activist investors are increasingly seeking to influence boards behind closed doors, applying pressure privately while remaining ready to wield the “big stick” of acting publicly when necessary.

Shareholder activism has become one of the most influential forces shaping corporate strategy, capital allocation and value creation across Europe. In an environment where investors are increasingly willing to challenge management teams and boards, understanding activist priorities has never been more important.

The Digital Banks Pulse Q4 2025 highlights how leading neobanks are redefining performance through profitability, efficiency, and digital innovation.

Alvarez & Marsal presents its report The Digital Banks Pulse Q4 2025, which analyses the performance of Revolut, Nubank, Wise, Monzo and Starling Bank, which together reached an aggregate business volume of more than USD 201 billion

Defense investment is accelerating across multiple geographies, and the capital pursuing it is growing at a faster pace. Global venture capital investment in defense technology reached a record $49.1 billion in 2025, nearly double the previous year's total.

Chambers and Partners recognized A&M’s Disputes and Investigations, Global Cyber Risk Services, and Reputation Advisory practices in its 2026 Litigation Support and Crisis & Risk Management guides.

Saudi Arabia’s transfer pricing (TP) landscape has rapidly evolved since the introduction of formal regulations in 2019. With increased audit sophistication by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) and a growing body of published rulings from the General Secretariat of Tax Committees (GSTC), businesses now face a far more evidence-driven and enforcement-focused environment.

Federal securities enforcement is at record lows, but state regulators, private plaintiffs, and AI claims are filling the void. A&M Managing Director Brett Kumm and colleagues share takeaways from the 2026 Securities Docket Conference West.

Explore Corporate Tax Attributes, Section 382 limits, SRLY, CAMT, and strategies to protect and monetize tax attributes for optimal corporate tax outcomes.

As health systems approach another round of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) program milestones,
one reality is clear: Value-based care (VBC) has fundamentally changed. Years of margin pressure and market volatility
have driven many systems to step back from risk sharing with payers to stabilize their balance sheets.

Lexology Index recognised eight leading experts from A&M's Disputes and Investigations practice in its 2026 Construction guide. Lexology recognized A&M professionals for their expertise in disputes and claims arising from both quantum and delay issues on major projects.

A&M's Digital & Technology Services team explores why human-centered design is the missing layer in AI strategy and how the organizations winning with AI are designing better human–AI systems, not just deploying better tools.

John D'Angelo, M.D. , President and CEO of Northwell Health joins A&M Healthcare Industry Group's Jamie LaGuardia-Frie and David Shulkin, M.D. to explore how health systems can move beyond fragmented care delivery to create a model where patients feel supported across every step of their journey.

Alvarez & Marsal was appointed by Triodos Bank as financial adviser on the disposal of a syndicated German fibre-optic loan portfolio of circa €180 million.

A&M acted as arranger on ILTE’s first securitisation, helping Lithuania’s national development bank mobilise capital for energy-efficient home renovations