Navigating Complex Cross-Border Transactions: Strategies for Effective Collaboration Between In-House Legal Teams and External Advisors

Join us for an insightful evening on December 4th at 5:30 PM for Navigating Complex Cross-Border Transactions: Strategies for Effective Collaboration Between In-House Legal Teams and External Advisors.  This session will explore the unique challenges of managing strategic programs, digitalization efforts, and cost pressures in a dynamic legal environment.  Learn from industry experts about the critical importance of early collaboration, addressing common pitfalls, and leveraging technology and innovative approaches to M&A practice.

Featuring Marcus Wolter, Partner & Global Director Of Corporate Practice of Caldwell (London) with Jonathan Jones, Director-New Business Development in Corporate Legal Group at Boston Scientific, they will address the following key discussion points:

• Importance of Early Involvement: Addressing the need for internal counsel and external advisors to engage earlier in the process than typically anticipated.
• Expectation Management: Strategies for managing expectations around deal timelines among business teams, legal teams, and external counsel.
• Common Pitfalls in European M&A.
• Deal Structuring – SPA/APA Negotiation, differences of key terms such as warranties, indemnities, and purchase price adjustments.
• Work Council Processes in Germany and France.
• Antitrust Issues, market share analysis and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment regulations.
• Data Protection and Privacy Challenges.
• Optimal Timing for Collaboration: Exploring when and how collaboration should occur throughout the transaction process.
• Best Practices for Efficient Collaboration: Including "In-house as a Service" and the role of external counsel as project managers.
• Advantages of Alternative Fee Arrangements: Discussing how AFAs can foster long-term relationships and promote cost-efficiency.
• Leveraging Technology: Utilizing modern tech-stacks and AI tools for enhanced efficiency and collaboration.
• Future Outlook on M&A Practices: Featuring new models such as co-sourcing and hybrid teams for specialized projects.

Please join us after the speaking engagement for drinks and hors d'oeuvres, providing a perfect opportunity to network and discuss insights with our experts and fellow attendees.  Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your team's efficiency and build long-term, effective partnerships.

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