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Technology
Sector performance
Technology M&A saw a significant uptick in 2024 as compared
to 2023, driven by AI and cybersecurity demand. Large tech
firms pursued acquisitions to enhance AI capabilities, while
private equity firms targeted software and FinTech startups.
Regulatory scrutiny slowed megadeals globally, but mid-sized
transactions flourished.
Cross-border M&A increased as companies sought global
expansion, and non-tech firms acquired tech companies to
boost digital transformation. Despite rising interest rates and
geopolitical tensions, strategic consolidations in semiconductors
and enterprise software remained resilient.
Hogan Lovells activities
In 2024, our Technology team welcomed nearly 200 clients,
colleagues, and members of the media to each of our Silicon
Valley M&A Forums, covering key trends such as AI’s impact
on Tech M&A, fraud-related provisions, the impacts of the U.S.
election, and antitrust frameworks.
Building on the success of our first Global AI Trends Guide, we
released a second edition featuring insights on AI M&A, FDI
regimes, and IP and tech agreements. Our Technology lawyers
were prolific thought leaders, launching an Expert Analysis
series on AI with Law360 and partnering with Lexology for a
Masterclass on GenAI’s IP implications in M&A and licensing.
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