Neil Barlow

Neil Barlow, a private equity partner at Clifford Chance, shares his expertise on the anticipated surge in mergers and acquisitions. He discusses how a favorable political climate might ignite M&A activity, yet paradoxically reshape the types of deals law firms handle. Barlow highlights the shift from complex transactions to a greater volume of simpler ones, emphasizing the evolving nature of private equity deals. He also addresses legal challenges and the critical role of law firms in navigating these dynamic market conditions as they strive for success in 2025.