What Family Offices Need for Successful International Acquisitions
Family offices are entering 2026 in a strong position. With 8,030 single-family offices worldwide now controlling an estimated $5.5 trillion in private capital—projected to reach $9 trillion by the end of the decade—these investors have the resources and flexibility to compete directly with traditional private equity firms on major deals. More importantly, they’re well-positioned to […]
Ready for Business: The Importance of People and Local Compliance in Cross-border M&As
Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&As) offer significant opportunities for small to midsize enterprises (SMEs) looking to accelerate global growth. However, capturing these opportunities requires meticulous preparation, especially concerning employee integration and operational readiness. When I work with clients to guide international M&A projects, one of the points that I most frequently emphasize is how […]
The Role of Employer of Record (EoR) in Successful Overseas M&As
Companies use mergers and acquisitions (M&As) as a strategic pathway for global expansion for many reasons – market saturation, supply chain diversification and competitive pressures being the most common. It’s not uncommon for companies that have saturated domestic markets to begin looking abroad for new opportunities. Similarly, competitive pressures can drive businesses to expand overseas, […]
Carve-outs with International Presence – Buy-side Considerations
In the changing landscape of mergers and acquisitions, cross-border carve-outs have become a prevalent strategy for companies looking to divest and optimize their asset portfolios. However, the process and complex steps involved can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with international subsidiaries. These carve-outs often consume considerable time and money, particularly as companies face the complexities […]
M&A Case Study: Successful Project Management
Many studies talk about how a remarkable number of acquisitions are not accretive or fail to meet expectations. The reasons for this include a pre-close lack of planning and coordination between the buyer, the myriad of service providers that the buyer likely retains, and the local entities and offices that are either being acquired or […]
International Readiness for M&A Carve-Outs
An M&A carve-out transaction involving the sale or divestiture of a division or business unit from a larger company presents unique challenges where the acquired business has global operations that will be included in the deal. Traditionally, these carve-outs are related to sales from one commercial business to another. Recently, however, the transactions relate to […]