Doing “Good” deals: How ESG is influencing M&A

By Ms. Sonalee Parekh & Ms. Margot Miller & Mr. Pat Tucker

This timely session looked at the current sentiment around environmental, social, and governance practices in M&A. The discussion looked at ways to consider ESG in the diligence process, methods for mitigating ESG risks, and the merit of using M&A to advance ESG objectives.

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Carveout transactions: Acquiring a carveout

By Mr. Oscar Ledezma & Mr. Jarrett Price & Mr. Oliver Vivell & Mr. David W. Smalstig

This session looked at the strategic and operational considerations associated with acquiring a carveout including transition services agreements and the sufficiency of asset and financial statements representations. In addition, the merits of long-term shared services, supply chains, and other operational entanglements were considered. 

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Ask the M&A Leadership Council

By Mr. Ken Bond & Mr. Sanjay Kacholiya & Eileen Kamerick & Ms. Margot Miller & Mr. Gil Ohana & Mr. Brett Shawn & Mr. Michael T. Wolf

This interactive session provided an opportunity for conference participants to ask members of the prestigious M&A Leadership Council questions on a range of deal-related topics.

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Cross border joint ventures: Exit and buyout provisions

By Ms. Nicole Kelsey & Mr. Jonathan Duckles & Mr. Patrick Bombach & Michael S. Dorf

This timely discussion covered a range of strategic, financial, and governance considerations that are critical for joint ventures with varying partnership levels between the parties. This session also looked at the structure of exit and buyout mechanisms including one-way and two-way buyout rights, auction/shoot-out approaches, and methods for unwinding a joint venture.

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