The American Lawyer Quotes Andrew Lucano on 2025 M&A Trends and Outlook for 2026

Andrew Lucano, chair of Seyfarth's Corporate department, was featured in The American Lawyer's (Law.com) article, "After Mega M&A Deal Year, Here's What Dealmakers Expect in 2026," offering insights on middle-market deal activity and what’s ahead for the coming year.

Lucano highlighted that factors such as tighter credit access, tariff increases, and the government shutdown contributed to a slower midmarket environment in 2025. Looking ahead, he voiced cautious optimism for 2026, noting: "This time it really feels like there’s going to be more action trickling down to the midmarket in 2026."

Lucano told The American Lawyer that Seyfarth’s Corporate department is on pace for a record revenue year in 2025, highlighted by more work in restructuring, finance, and institutional investing.

The full article can be read here.