Greg Markel to Present Webinar on M&A Deals

"Attorney-Client Privilege in M&A deals: Preserving and Controlling the Privilege”

Address

Webinar

1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Eastern

On Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern, Seyfarth Partner and Securities, Financial and Directors & Officers Litigation Practice Group Co-Chair Greg Markel is presenting a webinar for Strafford. The “Attorney-Client Privilege in M&A deals: Preserving and Controlling the Privilege” webinar guide deal counsel in navigating the challenges of preserving and controlling the attorney-client privilege in M&A transactions. The panel will discuss when and how the attorney-client privilege is implicated in communications and documents exchanged between prospective deal parties as well as members of the transaction team, such as investment bankers and other financial advisers. The panel will also examine the developing body of case law on who controls the privilege when litigation arises after a deal has closed and implications for M&A practitioners.

Key Topics include:

What lessons do recent court rulings offer M&A counsel in developing best practices and advising deal parties to protect privileged communications?
In what circumstances can counsel assert the privilege--and how can counsel navigate the grey areas?
How can the common interest privilege be leveraged to protect pre-closing confidential communications when litigation ensues post-closing?

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