A&M IN THE PRESS

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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. 

Antonio ("Tony") Alvarez III
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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. 

Hazim Almegren
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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. 

Mário Trinca
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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.

Antonio ("Tony") Alvarez III
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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. 

Andre  Medeiros
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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 

Marc Liebman
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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. 

Brian Reed
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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. 

Annie Peabody
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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

Cristina Almeida
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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

Johan van der Westhuyzen
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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

Fernando De La Mora
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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

Abdalla ElEbiary
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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

Manuel Cortés
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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

Steffen Kroner
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Steffen Kroner
Germany

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