With global merger and acquisition deal volumes decreasing, one country has bucked the trend over the past 12 month with the Philippines going from strength to strength. In this expert guide, we outline everything you need to know about negotiating purchase agreements in this Southeast Asian nation. We also explore recent changes in Japan to address the challenges of digitalisation in the context of M&A. Other highlighted topics include the importance of post-transaction integration, how recent regulatory changes in U.S. securities law is good news for business owners, and the surge in distressed M&A transactions in Austria.