CROSS-BORDER M&A TRANSACTIONS AND PAN-EUROPEAN RESTRUCTURING / TRANSFORMATION PROJECTS
CROSS-BORDER M&A TRANSACTIONS AND PAN-EUROPEAN RESTRUCTURING / TRANSFORMATION PROJECTS
Dos and don’ts from a Corporate and Employment Law Perspective
Exclusive invite-only event, Chatham House Rule
25 June 10:00 CEST
Cross-border M&A transactions and Pan-European restructuring/transformation projects require a nuanced understanding of both corporate and employment law. From a corporate law perspective, due diligence is paramount; it involves a thorough assessment of the target company’s financial health, legal standing, and compliance with international regulations. Key considerations include navigating different legal frameworks, ensuring regulatory approvals, and aligning the corporate governance structures of the merging entities. Efficient planning and execution are crucial to mitigate risks such as cultural integration issues, tax implications, and potential legal liabilities that may arise from differing jurisdictional laws.
From an employment law perspective, cross-border M&A and restructuring projects demand careful handling of labor relations and employee rights. Companies must be mindful of the varying employment laws across European countries, which can significantly impact workforce restructuring, redundancies, and transfer of undertakings (TUPE). Effective communication with employees and unions is essential to manage expectations and ensure compliance with local labor laws. Moreover, addressing potential conflicts and aligning HR policies across different jurisdictions are critical to maintaining employee morale and productivity during transitions. Participants in this discussion can expect to explore best practices for legal compliance, strategic planning, and stakeholder management to navigate the complexities of cross-border and Pan-European corporate transformations successfully.
This roundtable session offers a unique opportunity to engage with industry experts and peers, gain valuable insights, and discuss practical solutions to common challenges. We encourage you to join us for an in-depth exploration of these critical issues, share your experiences, and collaborate with fellow professionals to enhance your strategies and ensure successful outcomes in cross-border M&A and Pan-European restructuring projects.
Don’t miss this chance to broaden your knowledge and network with leading experts in the field—reserve your spot today.
Participation is organised on an invite-only basis.
The components used during the roundtable can be downloaded by clicking the links below.
Louise Wallace
Partner
Global Head of the CMS Corporate/M&A Group
Louise Wallace has been a partner in the Corporate Team since 1997 and is a member of CMS’ Executive Committee.
She covers all aspects of M&A, private equity, corporate finance, takeovers, joint ventures, corporate outsourcing, integrations and governance, and all forms of corporate restructurings.
Louise specialises in the hotels & leisure and the consumer and retail sectors. She is ranked in the top tier of Chambers 2016 for her work in the hotels & leisure sector and is recognised in Chambers for M&A (High End) GBP 250m+ deals.
Louise has acted on many of the leading M&A transactions in the Hotels & Leisure sector. She has advised owners and financiers on countless Management and Franchise Agreements with Hilton, IHG, Marriott, Accor as well as “White Label” Management Agreements with Redefine BDL, Chardon, Sangine, MacDonald Hotels to name but a few.
On the consumer and retail side, she has an in-depth knowledge of the sector and supports our clients with M&A, competition, media and advertising, food law, etc. Her detailed expertise as a corporate partner means Louise also regularly advises clients across a wide range of other sectors including real estate, manufacturing, support services, industrials and IT.
Dr. Malte Bruhns
Partner
Rechtsanwalt | Co-Head of the CMS Corporate/M&A Group
CMS
Malte is a corporate lawyer at CMS and serves as the firm’s Global Co-Head for Corporate M&A. For nearly 20 years he has advised strategic and financial investors on numerous complex and high-value transactions across various business sectors.
Malte joined CMS in 2005 and was elected partner in 2011. He is often recommended by clients and competitors in leading industry publications for his competent, professional and efficient transaction advice.