Our report, 'Inward investment in the UK and Ireland', examines key sectors driving growth and opportunity across the country. It's the first in a series of focused reports and insights designed to support businesses as they navigate the evolving opportunities and challenges within the UK and Irish markets.
Coming soon, we'll be exploring health and life sciences – alongside other areas that matter to our clients. Each report combines intelligence with practical legal insights, giving you a clear picture of the opportunities and considerations.
Inward investment in the UK and Ireland report: Our approach
We surveyed more than 380 C-suite executives from £100m+ UK and Ireland businesses across manufacturing, real estate and construction, retail and supply chain, technology, and energy and infrastructure about their perspectives on M&A in 2025.
The outcome
Building on these findings, we have produced a two-part report offering in-depth insights and sector analysis, exploring what is causing the turning point in business sentiment, where the most promising opportunities lie, and how evolving policies such as the UK-US trade agreement are reshaping the investment landscape.
The message: optimism remains for inward investment deals ahead, despite ongoing barriers and challenges.
Access the complete research, sector breakdowns, and expert analysis shaping M&A decisions in 2025.
M&A and inward investment report 2025
Declan Cushley, Partner and Co-head of Corporates Strategy, introduces our latest report, and explains how the analysis not only informs but also empowers decision-makers to act with confidence when navigating the investment landscape.

Contacts

Declan Cushley
Partner
declan.cushley@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)20 7965 3991

Gavin Cummings
Partner
gavin.cummings@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)115 976 6157