Just as the industry thought the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic was over, Russia goes and invades Ukraine and we’re plunged into another period of instability.
Having said that, it seems as though Scotland’s deal-making community has learnt how to live with volatile markets, with acquisitions continuing through lockdown periods and rebounding as hands could actually shake on transactions again.
A near record number of deals have been done in the last 12 months, reflected in a significant increase in entries for this year’s coveted Deals and Dealmakers Awards; with the highest number the judging panel has seen in the past five years.
