The Changing Role of General Counsel in M&A Transactions and Being Pro-Active About Post-Closing Integration
Presented on October 22, 2014
- Opening Remarks (00:00)
- Role of Counsel (Internal v. External) (3:43)
- Understanding why the Transaction is being pursued (17:14)
- Building the right team (19:49)
- Best diligence practices (28:14)
- Dealing with post-closing challenges (48:07)
- Q&A (55:34)
The Changing Role of General Counsel in M&A Transactions and Being Pro-Active About Post-Closing Integration
- Speakers:
- Marie Beyette, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Torstar Corporation
- Bob Richardson, VP & Associate General Counsel, Wholesale Banking & Corporate Development, CIBC
- Michael Rosendorfer, Lead Partner, M&A Integration, Deloitte LLP
- David Tennant, Partner, McCarthy Tétrault LLP, US Markets Leader
- Leila Rafi, Partner, Business Law Group, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Please join us for a panel discussion that explores the myriad of issues that Senior In-House Counsel are faced with when dealing with an M&A Transaction. This panel discussion will focus on the changing role of internal and outside counsel involved in M&A Transactions and suggest some steps that can be taken by internal counsel, working collaboratively with outside counsel, to optimize value opportunities associated with M&A Transactions.
The panel will discuss the importance of: defining business objectives with respect to an M&A Transaction; conducting efficient due diligence; and building and managing a multi-disciplinary team including having deal members who are focused on ‘life after the deal’.