1 minute read | October.09.2025
Private equity activity in Q3 2025 continues to be driven by strong demand for high-quality assets, particularly in tech. Sponsors are increasingly pursuing carveouts and bolt-on acquisitions, using rollovers and, at times, earnouts as tools to bridge valuation gaps and align incentives. At the same time, AI is emerging as both a risk factor and a driver of value creation. Investors are carefully assessing AI-related operational, regulatory, and reputational risks, while also leveraging AI solutions to enhance efficiency, decision-making, and growth across portfolio companies.
We’re proud to have partnered with our private equity clients as they navigated this dynamic market, earning Orrick Top 5 rankings for Global, US, and Europe Buyouts by deal count for Q3 2025 according to Mergermarket.
Congratulations to our clients on a strong quarter and their continued success driving growth and transformation across industries.
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