Overcoming Regulatory Barriers to M&A in 2023

The M&A slowdown in 2022 will shape expectations for 2023, and Adam Maier, a partner at Stinson LLP, believes deals could bounce back by mid-year. Heightened regulatory scrutiny could continue to have a chilling effect on larger bank M&A, he says, but community bank deals have been approved rather quickly. Prospective buyers would be wise to focus on due diligence and communicate with regulators to ease the approval process.

Topics include:

  • Predictions for 2023
  • Considerations for Prospective Buyers and Sellers
  • Working With Regulators
  • Branch Transactions