Events & Webinars

October 20, 2021

US Corporate Development Summit

Datasite proudly sponsors Mergermarket's live in-person flagship conference, The US Corporate Development Summit, on Wednesday, October 20 in Chicago, IL. This full day agenda features Datasite's Doug Cullen, CMO and Head of Corporate Strategy, during the "Improving Productivity in the M&A Market" panel.

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October 13, 2021

The US M&A Landscape in a Shifting Policy Environment

Join Datasite, in partnership with The FT, during this on-demand webinar as this esteemed panel of industry experts analyze the US dealmaking outlook amid new macroeconomic challenges.

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October 01, 2021

The M&A Network

The M&A Network, the premier community for dealmakers.

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September 30, 2021

TMT M&A Forum 2021

Datasite is proud to partner with TMT Finance for the return of the TMT M&A Forum 2021 in New York, NY. Join an exclusive group M&A professionals for this live in-person event with unique content and networking opportunities. The packed agenda includes a breakout discussion on "Digital Infrastructure M&A Strategies", featuring Datasite's Taylor Dixon, VP of Advisory Sales.

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September 29, 2021

Poland Adapting to a New Deal-making Environment Using Technology

The pandemic acted as a catalyst to accelerate digital transformation in Poland, as companies and investors sought to maintain business operations in a new remote environment. It has become clear that strong technological competency has helped ease the pressure of conducting deals remotely.

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September 23, 2021

M&A Sector Spotlight: US Industrials Opportunities

Industrial and chemical companies may not gather the same headlines as their technology or healthcare siblings, but they remain at the heart of the US M&A market, accounting for 15% of the deals so far this year. Join us for the final installment of our sector spotlight series, "US Industrials Opportunities".

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September 21, 2021

DealFest Northeast 2021

Datasite is a proud sponsor of the ACG Boston DealFest Northeast 2021 on Tuesday, September 21 in Boston, MA. This live and in-person event will bring together M&A professionals from top PE and investment banking firms from across the country. Starting at 5:00 PM at The Lawn on D, join us to network and enjoy the region's best craft beers in a lively atmosphere.

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September 15, 2021

Corporate Development Outlook: The Enterprise Edition

What's on the mind of corporate dealmakers from some of the world's largest organizations? Join us for the third installment of our quarterly corporate development roundtable series.

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September 14, 2021

Turning the Corner: M&A Momentum in Canada

After a challenging few years the Canadian economy returned to growth in June, but what does the recovery mean for deal activity? In partnership with Mergermarket, join our panel of experts as they discuss both the current situation for dealmakers in Canada and what the rest of the year may hold.

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August 31, 2021

M&A Momentum in Brazil: Embracing ESG in Brazilian M&A

Join Datasite, in partnership with Mergermarket, in this live webinar to learn more about the adoption of ESG in the Brazilian M&A activities, its stages and impacts. (This webinar will be in Portuguese)

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August 17, 2021

Translating Macroeconomic Factors into M&A Activity

Join Datasite, in partnership with Mergermarket, in this live webinar to learn more about M&A momentum in Latin America and discuss if we will see a wave of deals, or if the threat of political uncertainty will weigh down sentiment. (This webinar will be in Spanish.)

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July 29, 2021

Southeast Asia Deal Momentum: Managing valuations in volatile times

The region will look to continue its strong deal making momentum into H2 2021, with regional consolidations, large private equity war chests, SPACs and economic recovery being the key drivers for deal activity. Cross-border activity is also expected to rebound sharply as overseas investors seek to capitalise on the region’s vast economic potential.

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July 22, 2021

Exponent Women: The Annual Exchange 2021

Datasite is a proud visionary sponsor of Exponent - a NY-based member organization raising women dealmakers to a new power. Join us for their 4th Annual Exchange on July 22 - a full-day virtual event bringing together a group of senior deal experts to discuss their experiences in the industry and deliver actionable content and networking. The agenda includes a Datasite-sponsored panel on “The Common Thread: The Impact of Digitalization on Food, Retail and Education,” moderated by Abby Roberts, Sr. Director of Product Marketing.

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July 15, 2021

M&A Sector Spotlight: US Tech Opportunities

Tech companies have dominated deal-making this year, representing 31% of deals so far in 2021. What are the prospects for M&A in this ever-evolving sector? Watch the on-demand webinar for our second installment in our sector spotlight series, "US Tech Opportunities".

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July 08, 2021

Corporate Transaction Forum 2021

Datasite proudly partnered with IR Magazine and Corporate Secretary for their inaugural Corporate Transaction Forum - a virtual M&A event for in-house governance, investor relations and corporate development professionals. The on-demand forum includes a packed agenda with sessions covering the latest trends and developments in corporate M&A.

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June 24, 2021

Restructure with Foresight: Turkey

On 24 June, in partnership with Debtwire, we will host a live webinar for the Emerging Markets Restructuring Series, covering the Turkish Market.

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June 24, 2021

Swiss Deal Momentum: M&A Recovery & Trends in 2021

Join us, in partnership with Finews, as our panel of experts discusses these questions, as well as regulatory effects, restructurings, and the role of technology in Swiss M&A in 2021.

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June 22, 2021

Navigating the Future of Fundraising in Private Equity

Presented with Pitchbook. Increased allocations to private fund strategies has allowed private equity (PE) to amass a steadily swelling flow of capital commitments and reach record tallies of dry powder. Watch the on-demand replay to hear what the panel of industry experts have to say about current fundraising trends, and where they're seeing opportunities for the future.

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June 17, 2021

Mergermarket North America M&A Awards

Introducing Mergermarket's North American M&A Awards 2021. Datasite was a proud sponsor of this inaugural event recognizing excellence in M&A advisory. Check out the on-demand replay of the awards and winner announcements during the virtual ceremony.

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June 10, 2021

Corporate Development Outlook: Benchmarks, Best Practices, and the New Normal

As we reach the half-way point of the year, how are corporate development teams navigating the return to the New Normal - and what does that look like for them? What benchmarks, technology trends, and best practices should they be considering? What key learnings have they incorporated from the global pandemic into their practice going forward? Hear directly from corporate development leaders themselves for our Q2 corporate development roundtable - the second in our quarterly series.

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June 08, 2021

From the Bullpen to the Boardroom: IB to CEO

In this live webinar, we speak to several esteemed CEOs who started their career in investment banking and then leveraged their skillset to become CEO.

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May 27, 2021

Japan Deal Momentum: Surging activity for sell-side and buy-side deals

Japan Inc’s appetite for cross-border deals appears to be returning as vaccination programs roll out globally. Which regions and/or sectors will be first to see deal interest from Japanese corporates as travel bans are lifted and in-person due diligence can be conducted? And in a post-COVID world, what are the key issues dealmakers need to be mindful of? Learn more at this webinar.

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May 24, 2021

Restructure with Foresight: Middle East

On 25 May, in partnership with Debtwire, we hosted a live webinar for the Emerging Markets Restructuring Series, covering the Middle East markets.

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May 20, 2021

M&A Sector Spotlight: US Healthcare Opportunities

What are the prospects for M&A in a sector that makes up some 20% of the economy? Join us Thursday, May 20 as we kick off a series of sector spotlights with the live webinar “US Healthcare Opportunities.”

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May 19, 2021

M&A in France : Deal Momentum, SPAC and Trends in 2021

A strong growth in M&A activities is expected in 2021. Join our live webinar in partnership with Les Echos, to hear from leading advisors in France as they discuss the defining trends for the year ahead: SPACs, ESG and digitization of M&A processes.

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May 13, 2021

elEconomista Webinar: Opportunities in key sectors for M&A in Spain

elEconomista analyzes the opportunities of the M&A market in Spain in this webinar in collaboration with Datasite

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April 29, 2021

European Deal Momentum: Three Trends to Watch in 2021

With M&A activity expected to accelerate in 2021, Datasite in partnership with FT Live, will examine the defining trends for the year ahead, focusing on three key areas that dealmakers will need to monitor for successful deal making in 2021.

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April 29, 2021

Finding New Opportunities in a New World: M&A Momentum in the USA

What a difference a year makes. Join Datasite in partnership with Mergermarket for the fourth and final installment of our Q1 "M&A Momentum in the Americas" virtual briefing series, as we look at the state of M&A in the US, and where the risks and opportunities lie as the economy reopens and we move towards recovery.

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April 26, 2021

Restructure with Foresight: Russia, CEE & CIS

On 27 April, in partnership with Debtwire, we hosted a live webinar for the Emerging Markets Restructuring Series, covering the CEE, Russia & the CIS markets.

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April 22, 2021

ANZ Deal Momentum: Managing Valuations in Volatile Times

In this live panel, we take stock of M&A activity in ANZ and consider, outlook for the rest of the year.

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April 15, 2021

Challenges and Solutions for the Canadian M&A Market

While 2020 may have had a slow start for Canadian transactions, the fourth quarter accelerated dramatically. That faster pace seems to be holding true for 2021 as well - which begs the question - where do the risks and opportunities lie? Join Datasite, in partnership with Mergermarket, for the third installment of our "M&A Momentum in the Americas" series of live virtual briefings.

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April 12, 2021

Legal Advisor Insights M&A Market Outlook

Join our panel of experienced M&A and Capital Markets advisors for a Q1 review and discussion of expectations for the rest of 2021 in this on-demand free 60-minute CLE*, in association with ABA.

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March 25, 2021

#iblifehacks: Don't let anyone work(out) harder than you do

Stay in peak deal-making shape physically, and mentally, with our Datasite Virtual Workout Series. Browse the event dates and select the options that work best for you.

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March 25, 2021

Nordic Deal Momentum: M&A Recovery and Trends in 2021

The Nordic M&A market has been severely affected by the pandemic and the amount and value of M&A deals in the region dropped substantially during the spring. However, M&A in the Nordics recovered considerably in the final quarter of 2020.

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March 25, 2021

Dealmaking for a New Economic Landscape: M&A Momentum

The long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt everywhere, but Latin America promises to be particularly transformed, for better and worse. Join Datasite and Mergermarket for the second in our four-part "M&A Momentum in the Americas" virtual event series to hear our expert panel discuss what they expect the rest of 2021 to hold for the LATAM markets. Please note this presentation will be held in Spanish.

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March 25, 2021

Greater China Deal Momentum: Boosting Cross-border Deals in 2021

As Mainland China managed to achieve a V-shape recovery in the economy post Covid-19, the burst in M&A activities since the second half of last year helped record a 52.6% full year increase compared to 2019. Deal-making in Mainland China in 2020 alone, mounted 56.5% year-on-year to USD 463.9bn, while Hong Kong M&A activity increased by 0.7% year-on-year to USD 22bn over the same period. In this live panel, we take stock of M&A activity in Hong Kong and Mainland China and consider, outlook for the rest of the year.

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March 18, 2021

Benelux Deal Momentum: M&A Recovery & Trends in 2021

Despite a tough 2020, investor confidence in Benelux has not been shaken and opportunities still exist. Join our live webinar where leading advisors will discuss sectors with potential for increased deal flow and technology opportunities for M&A.

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March 18, 2021

The Age of the IPO: M&A Momentum

After another difficult year, activity in the Brazilian IPO market is picking up sharply. Join Datasite, in partnership with Mergermarket, for the first in a four-part virtual roundtable series "M&A Momentum in the Americas". Our experts will discuss what they expect the rest of 2021 will mean for the Brazilian economy, IPOs, and for M&A more widely. Note: this presentation will be held in Portuguese.

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March 11, 2021

Corporate Development Outlook: Buyer's Circle

In a world turned topsy-turvy by COVID-19, sell-side M&A is running white-hot. With valuations shooting through the roof, how do top buyers succeed? Get the market outlook directly from top buyers in our next virtual roundtable.

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March 04, 2021

The New PE Landscape in Europe

Looking into 2021, as private equity deal activity in Europe is expected to set a new high, with record dry powder, tepid inflation and low interest rates driving activity. Check out the webinar for more!

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February 23, 2021

Exit Trends and Opportunities in PE

Presented with PitchBook. Dry powder is at an all-time high. Fundraising has dramatically increased. Will this translate to increased portfolio company turnover? In recent years, the answer has been no, with both exits and valuation down. Join the conversation on February 23rd and hear what our panel of experts are seeing in private equity exit trends and opportunities.

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February 04, 2021

The New Americas M&A Landscape

What forms of creative dealmaking and innovation will prevail in 2021? The new year brings new optimism for the M&A outlook. Join FT and Datasite for our latest webinar exploring the risks and opportunities that today’s new environment poses.

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January 28, 2021

The New NPL Landscape in Europe

The pandemic has triggered restructurings and corporate defaults, with many sectors under stress and businesses clinging on to government support schemes.For bold credit investors, and specialized funds, the rise of NPLs presents an opportunity not seen since the 08/09 financial crisis, yet the circumstances, drivers and market conditions are different this time round.

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December 14, 2020

Unexpected Lessons in M&A Key Takeaways and Predictions

Join a panel of legal M&A experts as they discuss the impact of the pandemic and the U.S. elections for dealmakers worldwide. 60 minute CLE, in partnership with ABA.

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December 09, 2020

The Emergence of the SPAC Option for Private Company IPOs

Over the last few years, a new path has emerged for private companies to monetize their assets via a business combination with a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (“SPAC”) as compared to traditional options. The success of SPACs has fundamentally altered how companies think about access to the capital markets to fuel and accelerate their growth trajectory.

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November 26, 2020

Deal Drivers Japan: M&A Trends in Q4 2020 and beyond

Japan dealmaking is seeing a surge in activity, spurred by a rebound in domestic M&A and an uptick in crossborder deals in Q3 2020. In this live panel discussion with Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd., Renesas Electronics Corporation, Nishimura & Asahi, and KPMG FAS, we took stock of M&A activity in Japan and considered the opportunities that dealmakers should be focusing on.

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November 09, 2020

CXO Summit - APAC 2020 [The Corporate Playbook - From Survive to Thrive]

At this three-day virtual summit, we gathered C-suite executives and senior leaders from a diverse range of industries to share their personal anecdotes and how they addressed key issues faced by their organizations this year on the theme The Corporate Playbook: From Survive to Thrive.

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November 04, 2020

Deal Drivers Turkey: M&A trends in H2 2020 and beyond

Join the M&A communities across Turkey for a live panel webinar. Our expert panel will discuss M&A activity in this key region, focusing on both concerns and opportunities.

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October 29, 2020

Invest in the Future: New Strategies for PE Dealmaking

It’s not news that Global PE dealmaking is down from pre-pandemic peaks. But today’s uncertainties are not stopping PE firms from finding novel ways to deliver investor returns. In an era of record levels of dry powder, PE dealmakers are taking the opportunity to re-think their approaches to sourcing, targeting, and making buy-side processes like due diligence more effective and efficient. Join us for this panel discussion in partnership with PitchBook to learn more.

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October 08, 2020

The Future of Transaction Management: A Corporate Roundtable

Financial transaction management has never been harder. Corporate teams, already juggling multiple strategic priorities, expanding numbers of stakeholders, and tough new data privacy laws, now face an environment transformed by Covid-19. Join us for a live roundtable with top minds in corporate dealmaking to discuss navigating the new landscape, key workflow challenges, and best practices for keeping it all together.

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September 24, 2020

Americas M&A Market: The New State of Play

This webinar, in partnership with FT Digital Dialogues, will examine the immediate and long term impact of the pandemic on the Americas M&A market. Will the crisis trigger a paradigm shift in deal-making, and if so, what will the “new normal” look like?

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September 22, 2020

MuMAC 2020 - Cross-Border M&A and Private Equity Investment Virtual Conference: M&A in Pandemic Times

In partnership with MuMAC, Datasite invites you to the Annual Cross-Border M&A and Private Equity Investment Conference, the must-attend event for M&A professionals, strategic and private equity investment professionals and industry advisors.

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September 17, 2020

Deal Drivers South Korea: M&A Trends in H1 2020 and beyond

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September 15, 2020

The New EMEA Restructuring Landscape

EMEA corporates are facing a once-in-a-generation corporate crisis as the pandemic continues to cause ripples through markets and economies, with many companies on sound footing facing solvency issues or significant distress.

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September 09, 2020

Deal Drivers in Healthcare and Life Sciences Mainland China: M&A and IPO Trends in H1 2020 and beyond

Join the dealmakers in Mainland China for a live panel webinar on 9 September at 11:00am Beijing. Our expert panel will discuss M&A and IPOs in Healthcare and Life Sciences in Mainland China, focusing on both concerns and opportunities.

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August 27, 2020

Brazil: The Return of M&A for Tech Companies [Webinar]

Market Persistence across the Americas - a Virtual Event Series

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August 27, 2020

Deal Drivers Nordics: Spotlight on M&A trends in H1 2020 and beyond

The first half of 2020 marked a new low in Nordic M&A activity, with just €9.1bn spent across 384 deals as most of the region was forced into lockdown. However, signs of cautious optimism in the market are emerging, with activity slowly picking up pace since late April. Will it last?

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August 25, 2020

Latin America: Opportunities in Stressed Markets [Webinar]

Market Persistence across the Americas - a Virtual Event Series

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August 06, 2020

Distressed as part of a winning M&A strategy

Whenever a downturn strikes, dealmakers start looking at distressed assets. This crisis has been no different. But with soaring demand and limited supply, what's the best way to raise funds and safely deploy capital? Watch this on-demand recording of a live panel of experts in an insightful discussion and Q&A hosted by Datasite and Mergermarket.

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August 06, 2020

Deal Drivers Greater China: Spotlight on M&A Trends in H1 2020 and beyond

Join the M&A communities across mainland China and Hong Kong SAR for a live panel webinar on Wednesday, 6 August at 11:00am CST/HKT. Our expert panel will discuss M&A activity in Greater China, focusing on both concerns and opportunities.

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July 23, 2020

#iblifehacks: Career Insights from the Top Minds in Dealmaking

Developing professional skills is critical as you step into a very demanding role. MDs and VPs rely on you to do whatever it takes to help them win and close deals. How can you meet their expectations and still accelerate your career? Datasite has brought together a group of veterans to host our upcoming “#iblifehacks – Career insights from the top minds in dealmaking” webinar.

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July 15, 2020

Deal Drivers ANZ: Spotlight on M&A Trends in H1 2020 and beyond

Join the M&A communities across Australia & New Zealand for a live panel webinar on Wednesday, 15 July at 2:00pm Sydney / 4:00pm Auckland time. Our expert panel will discuss M&A activity in this key region, focusing on both concerns and opportunities.

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July 07, 2020

M&A in France: The New State of Play

This was supposed to be a buoyant year for French M&A activity but, as elsewhere, the past few months have seen a disquieting proportion of deals being put on hold in the context of unprecedented COVID-19 lock down measures.

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July 02, 2020

Deal Drivers Southeast Asia & India: Spotlight on M&A Trends in H1 2020 and beyond

Join the SEA and India M&A communities for a live panel webinar on Thursday, 2 July at 2:00pm SGT. Our expert panel will discuss M&A activity in these key regions, focusing on both concerns and opportunities.

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June 30, 2020

Embracing Automation: Productivity Hacks for Transactional Legal Teams

Join us for a live panel discussion for legal practitioners. We'll cover market insights, best practices in productivity and the latest in Legal Tech. One-hour CLE credit eligibility for attendees in select jurisdictions.

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June 29, 2020

EMEA M&A: A new state of play

Hosted by Datasite and The Financial Times, this webinar presents a fresh perspective on these pressing questions and seeks to map out what the new world of M&A will look like post-pandemic.

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June 24, 2020

Deal Drivers Italy, Portugal & Spain; Spotlight on M&A trends in H1 2020 and beyond

Join our live virtual briefing on 25 June, hosted in partnership with Mergermarket, to hear the views of M&A practitioners in Italy, Portugal and Spain.

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June 17, 2020

Prepare Your Transaction: Refinancing. Restructuring. Rebuilding.

You can’t predict the future, but you can prepare for it. If your organization decides to restructure or refinance debt, will you be ready to act? What should you be doing now to execute quickly when the time comes? Join us for a live discussion and Q&A on readying your company for refinancing, restructuring and rebuilding.

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June 15, 2020

DACH M&A 2020: a year of crisis examined

This German Live Webinar in partnership with FINANCE Think Tank will be held on Tuesday, 16 June at 2pm CEST.

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June 04, 2020

Mergermarket Market Resilience Outlook - M&A in Brazil

The final in a series of regional spotlights in partnership with Mergermarket. Join our panel of experts for a long-view look at M&A and ECM in Brazil and what practical steps the market can take to keep deals moving in a locked-down world. NOTE: This presentation will be in Portuguese.

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May 20, 2020

Deal Drivers Japan - A spotlight on mergers and acquisitions in Japan Q1 2020 and beyond

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May 14, 2020

Mergermarket Market Resilience Outlook - M&A in Canada

The first in a series of regional spotlights in partnership with Mergermarket. Join our panel of experts for a long-view look at the Canadian economy and what practical steps the market can take to keep M&A moving in a locked-down world.

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May 06, 2020

US Restructuring Outlook: The New Bankruptcy Paradigm

In this on-demand webinar recording, we partner with Debtwire and a panel of experts to discuss the US market response to date and take stock of emerging restructuring issues.

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May 06, 2020

Restructure with Foresight across Asia Pacific

In this live panel discussion, we take stock of the response to date in Asia Pacific's major economies and consider the areas where financial stress is of greatest concern.

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April 23, 2020

European Restructuring Challenges and Outlook for Q2 2020 and beyond

Join Merrill at Imperial Capital’s 16th Annual Security Investor Conference, connecting the leading security-focused companies with an audience of key investors and business leaders.

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