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 EU’s AI Act is set to be one of the most transformative regulatory frameworks of our time, with far-reaching implications for businesses across sectors. While much focus has been placed on compliance requirements, this roundtable will uncover the hidden impacts likely to catch companies...
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...
In 2023, the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market demonstrated resilience amidst various challenges, retaining a cautiously optimistic outlook for 2024. The European M&A Study highlights a shift in pricing structures, with a notable decrease in price per action (PPAs) and earn-outs, leaning towards more predictable...
Understanding and managing counterparty insolvency risk is an increasingly significant concern for senior lawyers in Europe, particularly in light of fluctuating economic conditions and evolving legal frameworks. The key challenge lies in identifying and mitigating potential risks in financial transactions, a task that requires acute...
The engagement in minority investments presents a nuanced landscape, replete with both strategic advantages and specific legal challenges. This allows large corporations to diversify their portfolios, access new markets and technologies, and forge strategic alliances without the complexities of a full merger or acquisition. However,...
Directors stand at the pivotal point of corporate decision-making. One of the cornerstones of corporate governance is the commitment of directors to act in the company’s best interest. These duties, which have been carefully crafted over years of legal precedent and corporate practice are a...
As the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors continues to rise in the corporate world, understanding and effectively incorporating them into Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) processes is critical for any General Counsel/Head of Legal. ESG integration in M&A is no longer optional; it’s...
The exclusive online event brings together a limited number of general counsel and decision makers from legal departments to discuss in depth contemporary M&A trends. The two-hour discussion enables legal executives to discuss these developments with their peers and with industry experts, to better understand...
The exclusive online event brings together a limited number of general counsel and decision makers from legal departments to discuss in Foreign Direct Investments (FDI). The two-hour discussion enables legal executives to discuss with their peers and with industry experts. The speaker for the two-hour session...