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IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026

4 Oct - 9 Oct 2026

Session information

Talent in tech transactions: acquiring and retaining key employees through M&A and acquihire deals

Wednesday 7 October (0930 - 1045)

Committee(s)

Corporate and M&A Law Committee (Lead)

Description

This session will focus on term sheet level structuring and negotiations related to 'talent deals', exploration of the 'mega acquire' trends used to navigate around regulatory scrutiny, competitive structures used by mega tech buyers, company side protections regarding retention and non-compete structures and other creative enticements used by today’s serial buyers in the tech space around the world.

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