Hunting for opportunities in difficult times

few sectors have been left unscathed by the Covid-19 pandemic, and although it may affect the appetite for new business transactions, it will provide significant opportunities for ‘fast-moving’ buyers who have done their homework and are looking to acquire a distressed business or assets.

“We are already seeing buyers with strong market positions or balance sheets who want to capitalise on the opportunities available in the most challenged sectors, as well as in those who have performed well,” says Marc Yudaken, partner at law firm Baker McKenzie