M&A Disputes Report 2026 Shows Surge in Deal Conflicts as Market Rebounds
March 19, 2026
Source: BRG
As global dealmaking rebounds, new data suggests the next phase of the M&A cycle may be defined by rising disputes, not just rising volume.
Global consulting firm BRG’s M&A Disputes Report 2026 finds that nearly two thirds of deal professionals expect dispute volumes to increase over the next year, extending a sharp uptick seen in 2025.
Notably, that risk is concentrated in middle market deals, where tighter timelines and more complex structures are pushing more issues into the post-closing period.
Now in its seventh year, the report draws on a global survey of more than 200 attorneys, private equity professionals, and corporate finance advisors, along with interviews with leading disputes and deal lawyers.
Please click here to access the report.
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