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In dealmaking, progress is rarely linear. Markets shift, uncertainty rises, and the regulations can change. Yet time and again, women in M&A continue to step forward, lead with conviction, and carve new paths for others to follow.
Frederik van der Schoot is a Partner at Oaklins, Netherlands. Frederik and the Oaklins Netherlands Team completed over 60 deals on the Ansarada Platform in 18 months.
Key M&A Trends and Private Credit Focus for 2026
Associates running multiple deals understand the pressure of supervising analysts while carrying client accountability. This M&A playbook helps you stay in control by reducing errors and burnout through oversight, standardised routines, and a single source of truth.
Static checklists overlook crucial aspects of the due diligence process, and manual processes merely slow things down. That’s why more advisors are moving towards automated workflows that bring order, accuracy and control to every deal. Using Ansarada’s Workflow feature for automated due diligence isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s essential.
In M&A deals, slow support isn’t a small inconvenience; it’s a genuine risk. Delays derail due diligence and extend the M&A timeline. Ansarada’s 24/7 global human support model removes friction, keeps deals moving and most importantly, brings confidence.
In an exclusive interview, Karl Priessnitz shares his journey through investment banking, the transformative changes in South Africa’s real estate sector and the evolving landscape of dealmaking amid economic shifts.
After a flat few years, better times are expected for the Kiwi transaction market in 2026.
Despite the uncertain interest rate outlook, property investors are bullish about this stalwart asset class.
As an Analyst or Associate who’s juggling multiple deals, working long hours and buried in spreadsheets, choosing the right Virtual Data Room (VDR) isn’t a nice-to-have; it’s essential.
From 1 January 2026, Australian dealmakers face mandatory merger notification – meaning even straightforward acquisitions must clear ACCC approval within 30 days, with complex deals facing up to 90 days of rigorous review. Early preparation and strategic timing have never been more critical.
With abundant natural resources, New Zealand as a market is known for its energy transactions and energy plays have dominated deal flow throughout 2025, with eight major rumoured or announced deals totalling $1.0 billion, according to Mergermarket’s data.
Australia’s ongoing construction and infrastructure boom has seen overseas investor interest in essential building product suppliers.
Combined new entity a new force in the nation’s telecommunications market.
While it remains an emerging market, Africa’s up-and-coming generations will help support economic growth across the continent, according to Stokoe.
