M&A from the Inside
This session offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on mergers and acquisitions from the vantage point of an in-house legal advisor. Drawing on real-world experience, the session will explore the unique challenges and strategic opportunities that arise when advising on M&A activity from within the company undergoing the transaction.
Key Topics:
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Setting Up Your Team: Structuring legal support for M&A readiness, including internal coordination and external advisor engagement.
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Due Diligence & Risk Setting: Managing internal information flows, identifying key risks, and aligning with business priorities.
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Confidentiality & Information Control: Navigating NDAs, internal communications, and stakeholder sensitivities.
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Negotiations: Balancing commercial objectives with legal protections and managing internal alignment.
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Completion & Integration: Legal's role in closing the deal, including securing regulatory approvals, and supporting post-transaction integration.