News Release: 2/10/2026

We have launched our 2026 International Deals Report, which looks at how the cross-border dealmaking landscape is evolving. Markets are entering a new phase of dealmaking where selectivity, strategic focus and regulatory complexity are reshaping how transactions get done.
 
Some headline themes in the report:

• Dealmaking has shifted structurally to “fewer, bigger, more strategic” and that will define 2026.

• Cross-border is where the growth is, but regulatory and political complexity now sets the rules of the game.

• Financing has diversified – private credit and creative structures are now mainstream tools, not exceptions.

The differentiator is execution: mapping regulatory requirements early, managing data/AI and cyber risks, and retaining key talent
 
You can access the report here Home - International Corporate Deals Report
 
If you would like to know more or discuss any of the issues raised please reach out to ray.berg@osborneclarke.com our resident Bay Area M&A expert