M&A Disputes Report 2025

Dealmakers around the world expect to see more mergers and acquisitions (M&A) disputes despite renewed confidence that the deal market will perform better in 2025. Rising geopolitical tensions, ongoing antitrust scrutiny and economic volatility stemming from tariffs could push deals into dispute territory in the coming months. 

Now in its sixth year, BRG’s M&A Disputes Report 2025 draws on insights from BRG experts, qualitative interviews with leading disputes and corporate lawyers, and a survey of more than 200 attorneys, private equity professionals and corporate finance advisors. The report examines how macroeconomic and geopolitical trends are impacting the M&A market across industries and geographies, alongside predictions for how deals and disputes will take shape in the year ahead.