Mergers and acquisitions remain a critical lever for business growth, but shifting market dynamics and evolving regulatory priorities are reshaping how deals are sourced, structured and executed. Legal teams now face a new set of pressures and complexity, including heightened scrutiny, compressed timelines and resource constraints. This session explores the latest developments influencing M&A activity and outlines what legal leaders should be doing now to prepare and make transactions more efficient, including strengthening internal alignment and optimizing resourcing models. Panelists will unpack the most common obstacles and share practical strategies to anticipate regulatory challenges, manage risk and position your organization to move decisively in a rapidly changing environment.