Saturday, April 11, 2026

AI Driving M&A Boom Despite Global Tensions, Says Sullivan & Cromwell Partner

Apr 9, 2026

Leading M&A attorney Frank Aquila of Sullivan & Cromwell highlights how AI is driving a surge in dealmaking activity, even amid global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Companies across industries are pursuing acquisitions to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving, AI-driven landscape.

While factors like rising energy prices and valuation uncertainty may slow some transactions, Aquila notes that firms continuing to invest and execute deals now are likely to gain a strategic advantage. The message: companies that delay M&A activity risk falling behind in the face of technological disruption.

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