A&M IN THE PRESS
Leadership, action and results communicated across the world.
A selection of our experts’ views in the media – across sectors, markets and industries.
Handelsblatt | July 2026
Germany's Competitive Challenge: Why Transformation is Essential
A&M's Antonio Alvarez III explains to Handelsblatt why hands-on consulting outperforms traditional approaches, what Germany must do to regain economic leadership, and why he remains optimistic about the nation's future despite mounting competitive and energy pressures.
Featured Expert
Antonio ("Tony") Alvarez III
United Kingdom
Asharq Al-Awsat | July 2026
Saudi Banks Shift to Tech and Efficiency Amid Rate Pressures
A&M's report shows that while Saudi banks face declining interest rates, they remain resilient, with record-low non-performing loans. The sector is pivoting toward technology investments and operational efficiency to offset margin compression.
Featured Expert
Hazim Almegren
Saudi Arabia
O Jornal Economico | June 2026
A&M Bolsters Portugal Infrastructure Team with João Currito Silva
A&M appoints veteran executive João Currito Silva as Managing Director in its Infrastructure & Capital Projects practice in Portugal, reinforcing the firm's capabilities across the Iberian Peninsula.
Featured Expert
Mário Trinca
Portugal
CNBC | June 2026
Europe in Transition: Capital Flows and the AI Acceleration
A&M’s Antonio Alvarez III joins CNBC’s Sílvia Amaro to discuss the evolving European business landscape, including public and private capital flows and the accelerating adoption of AI across markets.
Featured Expert
Antonio ("Tony") Alvarez III
United Kingdom
The Times | June 2026
The Value of Silence: Quiet Activism Outperforms Public Campaigns
A&M's latest analysis shows European activist campaigns surged 11% year-over-year, with private board engagement delivering measurably stronger returns than public campaigns. The shift reflects investors' focus moving from governance to portfolio optimization and M&A strategy.
Featured Expert
Andre Medeiros
United Kingdom
The Wall Street Journal | June 2026
Restructurings as a Warning Sign: The Re-Default Risk
As debt restructurings often delay rather than resolve financial stress, with many restructured companies facing default again within two years, Marc Liebman offers his perspective
Featured Expert
Marc Liebman
United States
Tax Notes Talk | June 2026
Liberty Global and the Limits of Tax Planning
A&M's Brian Reed breaks down the Tenth Circuit's Liberty Global ruling and what the growing use of the economic substance doctrine means for corporate tax planning.
Featured Expert
Brian Reed
United States
The Deal | June 2026
M&A Activism on the Rise: How Companies Can Prepare
Annie Peabody and Jay Frankl discuss how rising M&A activity is fueling shareholder activism and what companies can do to reduce their vulnerability.
Featured Expert
Annie Peabody
United States
American Banker | June 2026
Banks' Mortgage Comeback: What Basel III Changes Mean
The Fed's revised Basel III proposal could cut mortgage capital requirements, giving banks a chance to reclaim market share from nonbanks for the first time in a decade. This piece featured experts Brian Kuelbs, Carlo Savani, and Michelle Wiener.
Forbes España | June 2026
Some careers advance within the system; others force the system to change
Forbes profiles Cristina Almeida, the first woman to lead Transaction Advisory in Spain as the executive celebrates five years at the helm
Featured Expert
Cristina Almeida
Spain
Reuters | May 2026
A&M's first presence on the African continent
The launch of a Cape Town office supports clients across infrastructure, energy, mining and industrial sectors
Featured Expert
Johan van der Westhuyzen
South Africa
Financial Times | May 2026
A&M's Bank Deregulation Primer returns
Regulators take different paths in capital reform, as the second edition of the Primer examines the impact of US-led deregulation on top global banks
Featured Expert
Fernando De La Mora
Spain
Emirates News Agency (WAM) | May 2026
The UAE's economy has shown 'great resilience' in the face of geopolitical challenges
Abdalla ElEbiary speaks with the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the Economy Middle East summit in Abu Dhabi
Featured Expert
Abdalla ElEbiary
United Arab Emirates
Expansión | May 2026
The Spanish renewable energy market has entered a complex new phase
After a decade of rapid renewable deployment, the challenge is no longer just about incorporating new generation, but about integrating it efficiently into the system - Expansión covers A&M's Energy Pulse
Featured Expert
Manuel Cortés
Spain
Handelsblatt | May 2026
Handelsblatt covers the latest Value Creation Report
Higher valuations, longer holding periods, and geopolitical uncertainties are increasing demands on investors, according to Steffen Kroner
Featured Expert
Steffen Kroner
Germany
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