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In value terms, ecommerce-related deal activity decreased by 36% in Q2 2023 compared with the previous quarter’s total of $12.5m. Related deal volume decreased by 29% in Q2 2023 versus the previous quarter and was 17% lower than in Q2 2022.

The top-ranked legal advisors supporting these M&A deals in Q2 2023 were Allen & Overy; Arthur Cox; Clifford Chance with 1, 1, 1 deals respectively.

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18 July 2023