	Global M&A Trends Report
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	(Europe) Firm Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. Contributors Antoine Tezenas du Montcel Updated 30 Jan 2024
With respect to private M&A, what are three things on top of mind for M&A practitioners in your jurisdiction?	Three things top of mind for private M&A practitioners in France are: General: economic environment General: political environment Regulatory: national security and foreign investment restrictions The economic and political environment is generally quite tense in France.
With respect to private M&A, where does your jurisdiction see most deal activity?	Most private M&A deal activity is categorized as mid-market.
With respect to private M&A, what sector sees the most deal activity in your jurisdiction?	Most private M&A deal activity is seen in the Energy sector.
What are your predictions for private M&A deal volume in your jurisdiction during 2024?	Private M&A deal volume in 2024 is predicted to be greater than 2023 deal activity.
With respect to public M&A, what are three things on top of mind for M&A practitioners in your jurisdiction?	Three things top of mind for public M&A practitioners in France are: General: economic environment General: political environment Regulatory: national security and foreign investment restrictions The economic and political environment is generally quite tense in France.
With respect to public M&A, where does your jurisdiction see most deal activity?	Most public M&A deal activity is categorized as mid-market.
With respect to public M&A, what sector sees the most deal activity in your jurisdiction?	Most public M&A deal activity is seen in the Energy sector.
What are your predictions for public M&A deal volume in your jurisdiction during 2024?	Public M&A deal volume in 2024 is predicted to be greater than 2023 deal activity as 2023 was very quiet and there are good indicators so far showing that 2024 will be better.
Please share any other insights with respect to M&A in your jurisdiction:	Nothing additional to add.

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With respect to private M&A, what are three things on top of mind for M&A practitioners in your jurisdiction?

Three things top of mind for private M&A practitioners in France are:

General: economic environment
General: political environment
Regulatory: national security and foreign investment restrictions

The economic and political environment is generally quite tense in France.

With respect to private M&A, where does your jurisdiction see most deal activity?

Most private M&A deal activity is categorized as mid-market.

With respect to private M&A, what sector sees the most deal activity in your jurisdiction?

Most private M&A deal activity is seen in the Energy sector.

What are your predictions for private M&A deal volume in your jurisdiction during 2024?

Private M&A deal volume in 2024 is predicted to be greater than 2023 deal activity.

With respect to public M&A, what are three things on top of mind for M&A practitioners in your jurisdiction?

Three things top of mind for public M&A practitioners in France are:

General: economic environment
General: political environment
Regulatory: national security and foreign investment restrictions

The economic and political environment is generally quite tense in France.

With respect to public M&A, where does your jurisdiction see most deal activity?

Most public M&A deal activity is categorized as mid-market.

With respect to public M&A, what sector sees the most deal activity in your jurisdiction?

Most public M&A deal activity is seen in the Energy sector.

What are your predictions for public M&A deal volume in your jurisdiction during 2024?

Public M&A deal volume in 2024 is predicted to be greater than 2023 deal activity as 2023 was very quiet and there are good indicators so far showing that 2024 will be better.

Please share any other insights with respect to M&A in your jurisdiction:

Nothing additional to add.

Global M&A Trends Report

France

Global M&A Trends Report

France

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