Reuters recently reported that global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity shrank to a decade-level low in Q1 2023, with high inflation, astronomical interest rates and recession rumours stalling deals. M&A volume fell by 48%, according to Dealogic, with expensive debt forcing more significant equity financing as an alternative to get deals done.

We’re delighted to welcome Translink’s Partners from across 35 countries as we host the bi-annual Translink Directors Meeting this month.

As part of our ‘Meet the Team’ blog series, we spoke to our Corporate Finance Executive Ellie Jacobs about her role, her highlights of working at the firm since joining earlier this year, and about what she likes to do outside of work.