Key Takeaways from How Transatlantic Cross-Border M&A Deal Flow is Defying Headwinds
Atlanta, GA — In today’s increasingly complex geopolitical and macroeconomic environment, cross-border M&A activity between North America and Europe continues to accelerate as sponsors and strategics pursue strategic expansion and relative value opportunities across the Atlantic.
In the article published by Private Equity Professional, Configure Managing Director David Fleming explores the evidence, highlighting why transatlantic cross-border M&A volumes have remained structurally elevated despite ongoing headwinds.
Read the full article at https://peprofessional.com/2026/01/how-transatlantic-cross-border-ma-deal-flow-is-defying-headwinds/
About David Fleming
Based in New York City, David joined Configure in 2025 as Managing Director. He brings nearly two decades of experience supporting the debt financing and M&A needs of private equity sponsors and private companies, with a special focus on supporting cross-border transactions between the US and European markets.
During his career to date, David has advised clients in structuring and executing more than $7bn in financings comprising super senior, senior, stretch senior, unitranche, and subordinated debt from the bank and private capital markets.
Before joining Configure, David was a Managing Director at Deloitte Corporate Finance, where he led the U.S. Cross Border Debt & Capital Advisory Business out of New York City. He began his career at Deloitte in the UK, within the Corporate Finance Advisory department.
David holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Economics from the University of Liverpool. He is a FINRA General Securities Principal and holds the Series 7, 24, 63, and 79 licenses.