Valuation dislocations, higher debt financing costs and growing risk aversion amid an uncertain outlook are continuing to hamper dealmaking following last year’s slump.

The Consulting Report announced Erin Covington, A&M’s Public Sector Services’ Co-Leader and Managing Director, as one of the Top 25 Education Consultants and Leaders of 2023.

Tier 1 and 2 automotive suppliers have long proven to be among some of the most resilient players in the auto industry. In this report, A&M Managing Directors Brian Irwin, Rick Kozole, Gotz Klink and Senior Director Russell Hunt assess the global automotive suppliers and identifies those that are best positioned for success and those most likely to struggle with the changes and evolution in the industry.

Cash flow is the lifeblood of a business, and managing it effectively is especially important as the Bank of England raises interest rates to its highest in 15 years in an attempt to contain inflation.

The first half of 2023 was marked by challenging macroeconomic conditions, including persistent inflation resulting in the highest interest rates in decades.

Chemical businesses are one of top three carbon-emitting industries, and among the most difficult to decarbonise. There is, however, growing pressure on companies to quickly find routes to a low carbon future. Emissions disclosure is becoming stricter, with the focus shifting to indirect upstream and downstream emissions (Scope 3), which for chemicals represent around 75% of their total emissions. 

In a recent article from Health Payer Specialist, A&M Managing Director and healthcare industry expert Ron Vance, highlights the intricate dynamics of successful healthcare mergers and acquisitions, shedding light on economic benefits, communication strategies and cultural alignment as crucial components of a well-executed integration process.

A&M Managing Director, Scott Jones, was recently featured in the PitchBook article "PE, VC Investors on Biden’s China Tech Ban: We’re Ready."

Who’s Who Legal recognized six leading experts from A&M's Disputes and Investigations practice in their 2023 Energy guide.

The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) and Detroit’s Big Three (Ford, General Motors, Stellantis) officially open labor negotiations, with the current labor contract set to expire on September 14.

Paul Aversano and David Willis sat down with the Australian Financial Review to talk about the appointment of five Global Transaction Advisory Group Managing Directors as part of our expansion of our Global Transaction Advisory Group in Australia.

New HMRC interest rates for late payment and repayments effective 1 June 2023