Klaus Ort

Dipl. Ing. Klaus Ort is a senior M&A advisor and partner with over 35 years of experience across transaction advisory, business consulting, and restructuring. He combines deep expertise in building and scaling businesses with strong industry knowledge in Pharma, Life Sciences, and Healthcare. His work is characterized by a strong focus on delivering high-quality, efficient outcomes in complex deal and transformation environments.

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29 Jun 2026

M&A Review UK Articles M&A Market

EY Perspective: UK M&A Market Trends over the last 5 years

The UK experienced a record surge in M&A activity in 2021, mirroring the global deal boom. Over £175 billion worth of UK deals (more than 3,700 transactions) were completed in 2021 – a 33.5% increase over 2020. Investor optimism was high as companies sought acquisitions to fuel growth after the pandemic slump.