Political turmoil, Covid-19, conflict in Europe, energy crisis, supply chain disruption, cost of living, inflation, interest rates: the backcloth to turbulent times in dealmaking. Buyer caution stands in contrast to high valuation expectations softening normal activity across geographies. Hardly a positive outlook then? Acknowledging the challenges economies face, there is another view. PE and other private asset managers have the firepower, drive and agility to unlock value despite the turmoil. READ MORE