We are pleased to present the 13th edition of Global Legal Insights – Mergers & Acquisitions.  The guide contains 13 jurisdiction chapters, and is designed to provide general counsel, investment bankers, government agencies and private practice lawyers with a comprehensive insight into the practicalities of M&A by jurisdiction, highlighting market trends and legal developments, as well as practical and strategic considerations.  There is also one expert analysis chapter, which discusses ESG considerations in the context of M&A.  In producing Global Legal Insights – Mergers & Acquisitions, the publishers have collected the views and opinions of a group of leading practitioners from around the world in a unique volume.  The authors were asked to offer personal views on the most important recent developments in their own jurisdictions, with free rein to decide the focus of their own chapter.  A key benefit of comparative analyses is the possibility that developments in one jurisdiction may inform understanding in another.  This lens is particularly important when considering the global market for corporate control in 2024, as companies around the world respond to common, and often global, challenges in different ways.  We hope that this book will prove insightful and stimulating reading.     Lorenzo Corte & Denis Klimentchenko Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP