2021 saw a record-breaking spike in M&A activity. Fast forward to 2023 where the current global economic volatility has reduced the volume of transactions due to climbing interest rates, geopolitical conflict, supply chain volatility and an evolving regulatory landscape.

In a highly volatile environment, companies look towards innovative measures to manage their overall corporate risk. In this 2nd edition, we explore the latest trends, products and happenings in the M&A insurance market and highlight how transaction solutions may be creatively applied to facilitate increasingly complexed M&A transactions.

Our team of more than 20 M&A specialists sitting across multiple jurisdictions in Asia are well placed to assist our private equity and corporate clients across the Asia region to unlock value for better deal outcomes.

As we intensify our focus on the litigation and contingent risks business, we are excited to welcome Ms. Cathryn Neo to the team to spearhead this area of growth. As the first disputes lawyer in the team and the industry, her extensive experience in international disputes will play a pivotal role in providing additional innovative risk mitigation solutions to clients in Asia.

Many thanks.

Yours sincerely

Aon Transaction Solutions Team

Transaction Solutions Industry Trends: A Quarterly Newsletter

A resource for industry and transaction solutions insurance and risk management trends for M&A, Legal, Tax and Corporate Finance professionals and advisors.

Q3 2023

Litigation Risks: Unlocking the Value in Mergers and Acquisitions

Uncertainty in a dispute can lock up capital and threaten the smooth closing of an M&A deal. This article explores adverse judgment insurance and judgment preservation insurance and how these solutions can mitigate the uncertainty in a litigation or arbitration, ensuring that deals proceed on optimal terms.

Taxing Issues for Private Equity and Financial Sponsors: Tax Risk Management in an Investment Lifecycle

Tax insurance solutions are increasingly being applied in M&A transactions to protect buyers from certain known or identified tax risks which arise as a result of due diligence or seller disclosures. This article discusses potential tax risks faced by financial sponsors during the lifecycle of a fund and how tax insurance can be strategically procured to reduce uncertainty and enhance liquidity for funds reaching the end of their mandates.

Secure Investments and

Enhance Returns During

M&A Carve-out Transactions

In today's rapidly evolving global business landscape, organizations constantly seek ways to adapt and maintain a competitive edge. Companies have begun to streamline their operations and focus on core competences. Consequently, carve-out situations are increasingly at the forefront of M&A transactions.

Recent Aon Transaction Solutions Events across Asia

With most of Asia shaking off the effects of regional COVID restrictions, the Aon Transaction Solutions team was engaged in a variety of sector-specific conferences and exhibitions and hosted several key events to raise awareness of how Aon can assist to unlock value in M&A transactions for a better deal outcome.