In this second episode of the series, Ashurst colleagues James Fletcher, Harry Thimont and Jade Jack review the year to date and the ongoing impact that geopolitics is having on the public markets.

There has been no lessening of the volatility which marked the start of the year but, where broader global M&A appears to have dropped off, there has been a flurry of UK public M&A. The trio describe the trends they are seeing in the market, recent publications by the Panel and what to expect for the rest of the year.

The episode is intended to sit alongside, and complement, our quarterly publication which is available on our website. The publication looks at key highlights and market developments in the second quarter, as well as relevant legal and regulatory developments. The publication also includes tables summarising the key features of firm offer announcements made during the quarter.

To listen to this and to subscribe to future episodes in our governance mini-series, search for “Ashurst Legal Outlook” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcast player. You can also find out more about the full range of Ashurst podcasts at ashurst.com/podcasts.

The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.

In this second episode of the series, Ashurst colleagues <a href="https://www.ashurst.com/en/people/james-fletcher/">James Fletcher</a>,<a href="https://www.ashurst.com/en/people/harry-thimont/"> Harry Thimont</a> and <a href="https://www.ashurst.com/en/people/jade-jack/">Jade Jack</a> review the year to date and the ongoing impact that geopolitics is having on the public markets.
There has been no lessening of the volatility which marked the start of the year but, where broader global M&amp;A appears to have dropped off, there has been a flurry of UK public M&amp;A. The trio describe the trends they are seeing in the market, <a href="https://www.ashurst.com/en/insights/proposed-new-framework-for-dual-class-share-structures/">recent publications by the Panel</a> and what to expect for the rest of the year.
The episode is intended to sit alongside, and complement, our quarterly publication which is available on <a href="https://www.ashurst.com/en/insights/uk-public-ma-update-q2-2025/">our website</a>. The publication looks at key highlights and market developments in the second quarter, as well as relevant legal and regulatory developments. The publication also includes tables summarising the key features of firm offer announcements made during the quarter.
To listen to this and to subscribe to future episodes in our governance mini-series, search for &ldquo;Ashurst Legal Outlook&rdquo; on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcast player. You can also find out more about the full range of Ashurst podcasts at <a href="https://www.ashurst.com/podcasts">ashurst.com/podcasts</a>.
The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.

The commercial world is always changing and the legal landscape never stands still. Keeping pace with all those changes, and knowing how they affect your organisation, is a big responsibility and a challenging task. Ashurst Legal Outlook will keep you at the forefront of the most pressing legal issues, offering insights from legal experts across our international network.

The commercial world is always changing and the legal landscape never stands still. Keeping pace with all those changes, and knowing how they affect your organisation, is a big responsibility and a challenging task. Ashurst Legal Outlook will keep you at the forefront of the most pressing legal issues, offering insights from legal experts across our international network.

A podcast series that will keep you across the global trends and local issues that are shaping the legal landscape and impacting organisations.

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Ashurst Legal Outlook

There has been no lessening of the volatility which marked the start of the year but, where broader global M&A appears to have dropped off, there has been a flurry of UK public M&A