CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN M&A: LEGAL RISKS AND SOLUTIONS

Exclusive event, Chatham House Rules

15 January 2026 10:00 CET

Agenda

10:00 Welcome
10:05 Participants’ round of introduction
10:15 Keynote: 
10:50 Open discussion
  • Think tank
  • Deepening of the discussion
  • Sharing best practices
11:45 Final thoughts

The landscape of mergers and acquisitions presents some of the most complex challenges a company can face, with effective corporate governance sitting at the heart of every successful transaction. For European General Counsel, navigating the intricate legal risks inherent in M&A governance is paramount to protecting the business and delivering long-term strategic value. This exclusive online roundtable gathers senior legal leaders to address these high-stakes issues, providing a dedicated forum to discuss the evolving pressures and responsibilities facing the modern GC in a dynamic deal-making environment.

Designed as an interactive and confidential expert-led peer-to-peer discussion, this session moves beyond high-level theory to focus on practical, actionable insights. Participants will have the unique opportunity to share experiences, benchmark strategies, and explore effective solutions for mitigating governance-related risks throughout the M&A lifecycle. The roundtable will foster a collaborative dialogue aimed at identifying robust frameworks and best practices for managing legal and compliance demands while supporting the commercial objectives of the business.

Speakers

Elmer-Veenman

Elmer Veenman
Partner
CMS

Philippe-Hendrickx

Philippe Hendrickx
Partner
CMS

Registration

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DISCUSSION MATERIALS

The components used during the roundtable can be downloaded by clicking the links below.

Venue


Hotel Riu Plaza España
C.Gran Vía, 84, 28013 Madrid, Spain