With the rise in frequency of mergers & acquisitions (M&A) in Africa, the 26% growth of M&A in the Middle East this year and the global volume and value of M&A at its highest for years in the first three quarters of 2014, global M&A activity is expected to continue its growth through 2014 and into the first quarter of 2015. Latham & Watkins recently hosted, in collaboration with PwC and the Dubai Economic Counsel (DEC), an industry event entitled ‘Megatrends in Mergers & Acquisitions' at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The event was held under the Patronage of Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, UAE.