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# UK M&A: The outlook for debt availability and deal volumes

28 April, 2021

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Every quarter we interview private equity advisors and other investors on their UK M&A market predictions for the next 6 months. While some are still feeling a little cautious about the re-opening of the economy, our latest survey suggests that overall there is an improvement in mood. 

Click [here ](https://www.corbettkeeling.com/hubfs/UKPCD/UK%20Private%20Company%20Director%20Q1%202021%20-%20Corbett%20Keeling%20Survey%20Page.pdf) to read the survey. 

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