Andrew Sherman to Present Clear Law Institute Webinar "Navigating M&A Transactions During Turbulent and Unpredictable Times"

Andrew Sherman, partner in Seyfarth's Corporate department, will present the Clear Law Institute webinar "Navigating M&A Transactions During Turbulent and Unpredictable Times" on September 24, 2020.

We are living in a highly volatile time and there is much uncertainty ahead. The impact on middle market Mergers & Acquisitions (M&As) has been both significant and potentially long-term. Many factors have contributed to changes in best practices and techniques, such as COVID-19, the upcoming 2020 election, access to debt financing, social unrest, and turbulent changes in the capital markets.

This webinar will explore these issues and discuss recent changes to negotiation techniques, deal structure, allocation of rule, and post-closing disputes, as well as discuss current trends in middle market M&A and predictions for M&A transactions in the future.

The webinar will:

• Identify current M&A capital and financing issues
• Evaluate how COVID-19 has impacted perceptions of risk and risk allocations
• Anticipate new challenges due to COVID-19, including market turbulence and the impact on deal structures
• Assess the impact and rising importance of intangible assets in module market M&As
• Identify how culture, workplace trends, and disengagement work as due diligence value drivers and diluters
• Create opportunities under the bankruptcy laws for middle market buyers
• Define the impact of COVID-19 and current immigration policies on cross-border transactions
• Anticipate post-closing challenges and potential disputes in a COVID-19 and turbulent environment