Davis Polk partner and Mergers & Acquisitions practice head Will Aaronson discussed deal activity in the first quarter of 2024 with Bloomberg Law.

A leading deal advisor for the quarter, Will noted that a number of deals were announced on the strategic side and PE activity remained slow. 

When asked whether regulatory pressure is slowing activity, Will said, “As a general matter I don’t see much evidence that the regulatory environment is holding deals back. However, companies are doing more work upfront to analyze the regulatory risks of their transactions and prepare for the regulatory approval process.”

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