If the last quarter taught us anything, it’s that waiting is no longer a strategy.
Across commercial real estate, private capital, and M&A, we’ve watched pressure build into action. Lenders are becoming more aggressive. Litigation is increasing. Distressed assets are creating both risk and opportunity. And the professionals who are succeeding aren’t the ones hoping the market changes—they’re the ones adapting to it.
In this quarter’s Dealmaker Report, Dugan Kelley and the Kelley Clarke team share what they’re seeing from the front lines, including:
- Why litigation has become the defining theme of this market
- The biggest regulatory and legal developments affecting dealmakers
- How AI is changing transactions and creating new risks
- Creative strategies for navigating distressed loans and restructurings
- Why experience matters more than ever in today’s market
Whether you’re raising capital, acquiring assets, restructuring debt, or preparing for an exit, we hope these insights help you stay ahead of what’s coming next.

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