Acquisition metrics and transaction communications

By Mr. Diwakar Rao & Ms. Pat Belotti & Mr. Pat Tucker

This in-depth review at the annual M&A Conference at the University of Chicago, which was held live online, considered the key considerations in communicating the value of a transaction to the Board, equity and debt capital markets as well as employees, customers, vendors, regulators, and local communities.

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Navigating regulatory hurdles: Trade and tariffs

By Ms. Leigh Avsec & Ms. Jennafer Watson & Mr. Nabeel Yousef

The participants at the annual M&A Conference at the University of Chicago, which was help live online, discussed a range of deal-related trade and tariff risks and considered methods for addressing these variables through merger agreement drafting and negotiations.

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Carveout transactions

By Mr. Todd Manning & Mr. Brad Marzullo & Ms. Yvonne Gyimah

This session at the annual M&A Conference at the University of Chicago, which was held live online, looked at the strategic and operational considerations associated with spin-off transactions including specific guidance on the disposal process including shareholder engagement, taxation, and ongoing commercial agreements.

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How to mitigate antitrust risks before they capsize deals

How to mitigate antitrust risks before they capsize deals
By Ms. Morgan Frontczak & Mr. Charles Webb & Mr. Matthew Readings

This session at the annual M&A Conference at the University of Chicago provided guidance on the shifting environment for competition reviews in the United States, Europe, and other jurisdictions.

The participants commented on specific deal terms that anticipate protectionist views and antitrust challenges associated with conglomerate risk and the merits of negotiating....

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