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M&A Table of Experts: Looking Back, Looking Forward

M&A attorneys Thomas R. Anderson and Jonathan R. Jasinski join Russel D’Alba and Andrea Feine of Paramax as Buffalo Business First‘s M&A Table of Experts to discuss election-year jitters, tariff turbulence, internal generational shifts, and the rise of AI—2025 has been anything but predictable for M&A. Yet, optimism is building for 2026 and beyond.

Key takeaways:

  • Middle market remains resilient
  • Tariffs caused hesitation but not collapse
  • AI is reshaping deal strategy and business viability
  • Generational shifts are fueling sell-side momentum
  • Interest rate cuts could reignite valuations

The consensus? 2026 could be a banner year for M&A, especially in the middle market.

To read the full article on Buffalo Business First‘s website, click here.

 

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