M&A Conference London

Exclusively for Corporate M&A Professionals

M&A Conference London

16 JULY, 2026 | BOOTH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, LONDON CAMPUS

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This prestigious annual M&A conference brings together corporate M&A teams to discuss current challenges impacting complex transactions and consider innovative methods for improving the deal process and transaction performance.

Benchmark internal processes against global best practices
Navigate the evolving regulatory and capital market landscape
Span the gaps between deal parties to create transaction value
Elevate deal team capabilities through shared line of sight

THURSDAY 16 JULY | 8:15 - 9:00

Welcome Reception & Opening Remarks

William Jefferson Black, Executive Director, Transaction Advisors Institute

THURSDAY 16 JULY | 9:00 - 9:50

Crafting the M&A Strategy for a Volatile World

How are leading acquirors designing an M&A strategy that works in volatile market conditions?
What should M&A teams consider as they navigate pressure for scale and corporate clarity?
What unique approaches are being used to drive internal alignment and accelerate dealmaking?

THURSDAY 16 JULY | 10:05 - 10:55

Navigating the Regulatory Landscape

How is the CMA’s new merger control guidance and more narrower jurisdictional view changing the scope of the M&A pipeline?
What recent procedural changes are accelerating reviews and how should deal teams prepare for early engagement?
Are there effective methods and techniques for structuring deals that are subject to multiple competition authorities?

THURSDAY 16 JULY | 11:10 - 12:00

AI Accelerated Diligence and Integration Planning

How can diligence be accelerated through an optimal use of AI, external advisors, and sampling?
What IP diligence practices - such as code reviews and information security scans - should be standard?
How much integration planning is appropriate ahead of deal approval?

THURSDAY 16 JULY | 12:00 - 13:00

Networking Lunch

THURSDAY 16 JULY | 13:00 - 13:50

Streamlining Negotiations and Risk Allocation

How can the balance of warranties, indemnities and other risk allocation mechanisms be optimised?
What is the current market standard for closing conditions?
How are break fees and other dispute resolution provisions changing?

THURSDAY 16 JULY | 14:10 - 15:00

Engaging Human Capital Effectively

Who should be engaged when developing a cultural integration framework?
How do you determine the pace of change an acquisition target can endure?
What adjustments can be made in integration planning based on cultural due diligence findings?

THURSDAY 16 JULY | 15:15 - 16:05

Managing the Sign-to-Close Period

How are interim operating covenants being structured to flex for slow close transactions?
What should corporate M&A teams know to avoid gun jumping while actively planning for rapid post-close actions?
How should dealmakers oversee working capital mechanisms and other closing adjustments to prevent gaming?

THURSDAY 16 JULY | 16:20 - 17:10

Delivering the Deal Thesis

When should the integration thesis and playbook be designed and confirmed?
What early cost synergy-capture opportunities should be prioritized to deliver quick wins?
How can go-to-market teams effectuate and accelerate tough revenue synergies?

THURSDAY 16 JULY | 17:10 -18:30

Closing Reception

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The cross-disciplinary agenda will be unpacked by a diverse speaking faculty from various industries and roles, who will share first-hand experiences, best practices, and guidance on delivering high performing transactions.

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