Despite lower deal flow globally compared to previous years, 2023 still saw pockets of heightened activity — and Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP’s Peter Riddell remains very optimistic for 2024 and beyond.
In this article, Riddell — partner and Montreal local co-chair of the firm’s business law group — discusses how last year a strong appetite from quality and strategic assets across a broad range of industry sectors continued despite economic volatility. Going forward, as buyers adjust to the post-pandemic uncertainty, he predicts a return to 2021-2022 levels of activity quite quickly.
To gain more insight on the trends Riddell sees unfolding this year, read Strategic dealmaking despite economic headwinds now.
