Matthew Hunt speaks with Canadian Lawyer about private equity deal activity so far in 2025 and what the rest of the year might hold.
He says the optimism that marked the beginning of the year has tempered but not disappeared.
Matt adds that:
- the expectations for the rest of the year are a combination of structural deal momentum and economic caution
- understanding a company’s proximity to tariff exposure will play a key role in a transaction strategy
- despite broader market developments, the core themes of private equity conversations have remained consistent—clients on both sides are still focused on value and execution