Ken Lefkowitz Discusses Global M&A Activity Amid Geopolitical Risk with Law360
Explores the factors shaping global M&A activity through Q3 2026.
Highlights
Geopolitical developments, trade disputes and interest rates continue to shape global M&A activity.
Lefkowitz said he doesn't believe “the geopolitical situation has materially changed the general deal market.”
Lefkowitz noted that additional interest rate increases could make it harder for private equity firms to complete deals.
Ken Lefkowitz discussed global M&A activity and factors shaping the deal market with Law360.
The article examines global deal activity through the third quarter of 2026, including the effects of geopolitical developments, trade disputes and interest rates on dealmaking.
Lefkowitz said he doesn’t believe “the geopolitical situation has materially changed the general deal market,” though he noted that further interest rate increases could weigh on private equity activity.
The article also discusses the Federal Reserve raising its benchmark federal funds target range by a quarter percentage point in September, from 3.75% to 4%.
“If interest rates keep going up, that's another question, because that is going to make it harder for private equity to do deals,” Lefkowitz said.
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