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The discussion offers a comprehensive look at the merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape in Europe in 2025. It includes an in-depth analysis of prevailing trends, highlighting the most active sectors and regions. The discussion also touches on the findings of the CMS European M&A Study...

Directors’ duties encompass a complex array of responsibilities that underpin effective corporate governance. At the core, these obligations require board members to act with utmost loyalty, care, and diligence, ensuring that the interests of the company and its shareholders are safeguarded. In today’s intricate legal...

In an era of increasing uncertainty from all fronts, directors face an increasing number of challenges. Whether triggered by financial instability, regulatory pressures, macroeconomic downturns, or even political developments, corporate distress brings heightened scrutiny and legal complexity. Directors must balance their fiduciary duties, creditor interests,...

In an increasingly interconnected world, cross-border transactions have become a crucial component of corporate growth and investment strategies. However, navigating these deals presents a host of challenges, from differing legal frameworks and regulatory requirements to cultural and financial complexities. For European businesses and legal professionals,...

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are becoming critical in the landscape of corporate transactions, influencing everything from valuation to due diligence and post-merger integration. This roundtable will dive into the evolving expectations around ESG in M&A and other corporate transactions, addressing the challenges and...

The session will cover the following themes: What is risk? What are the different types of risk that businesses must consider (e.g. legal, financial, reputational)? What are the differences between day-to-day business risks and one more one-off risks (e.g. M&A)? Decision making. How does a business determine...