Conference programme

A prominent investment banker provides an insider’s view of the financial, economic, and business factors affecting the M&A market.

The panelists will discuss recent M&A developments and hot topics arising around the world

The panel will focus on legal issues and developments in private equity dealmaking.

Technology transactions, and technology itself, have been a huge factor in global M&A, and corporate law and governance, over the last few years.  This panel will discuss technology M&A broadly, including the latest deals, complications and lessons learned, the impact of macro trends on tech M&A, and the impact of technology in M&A, including cybersecurity, privacy, and foreign investment reviews of technology transactions.

Panelists will discuss trends including the role and perspectives of institutional investors, shareholder activism, ESG and stakeholderism, and the headwinds and tailwinds for sustainability and long-term investment, both in the US and globally.

The reception is located at Guastavino's, 409 East, 59th Street.

Guastavino's is a 15 minute walk from the Plaza Hotel. Transport will not be provided.  
One place per registered delegate is permitted.

A discussion of the ever-evolving landscape of public M&A around the world, including recent developments in securities law.

The panelists will discuss significant antitrust/competition enforcement actions in the M&A context, developments in enforcement policy, and foreign direct investment and national security regimes around the world.

In-house counsel from important firms and institutions share their perspective on the most pressing issues they face, how they partner with outside counsel to resolve them and how they future-proof themselves.