ALB Asia Cross-Border M&A Forum 2019 | Thomson Reuters | 9 October 2019 | W Hong Kong, 1 Austin Road West Kowloon Station, Hong Kong

ALB Asia Cross-Border M&A Forum 2019 aims to build a reputation as the best learning and networking opportunity on this subject in ASIA. The forum will host experienced and successful acquirers who will share their experiences and best practices. Participants will also get the advice they need to guide their company's M&A endeavors together with practical day-to-day information / insights needed to address challenges and potential roadblocks that will inevitably occur in any M&A.

Why You Should Attend?
• Presentations and discussions from experts and successful acquirers.
• Interactive panel discussion providing a balanced perspective and insights from consultants, law firms and the legal/compliance function on how to deal with day-to-day M&A issues.
• Real life case sharing.
• Networking opportunities with fellow professionals who share similar challenges in specific jurisdictions.
• Covers topics of significance to Hong Kong based cross-border M&A players.

Who Should Attend?
• General Counsel, Senior Counsel, Regional Counsel, Legal Counsel, Legal Director, Vice President (Legal), Company Secretaries.
• Corporate Finance Managers/Directors and Accountants.
• Investment Bankers.

Key Issues Covered:
• State of the M&A Market: Opportunities And Challenges In The Year Ahead.
• Discerning The Difference Between PRC And Foreign Company Law In A Cross-Border M&A.
• Avoiding Anti-Trust Risks In M&A Transactions: Issues To Consider Before Signing.
• Managing Corruption Risks In A Deal: How To Avoid Buying A Violation.
• The Asian Attraction: How To Approach ASEAN's Emerging Markets.
• What General Counsels Must Know About Vietnam To Succeed In An M&A.
• Managing Cyber-risks In An M&A.
• Managing Hidden And Inherited Risks In An M&A.
• Recent Cross-Border M&A Disputes: Lessons Learnt.
• Accelerating The Due-Diligence Assessment In An M&A.
• Achieving A Fair Value For Your Deals.
• Failed M&As: Real-Life Cases And What You Can Learn From Them.
• Post-Merger Success - How To Ensure Integration Creates Value.

2019 Speakers

Kenneth Lee
Director, Head of Corporate Secretarial Services, Hong Kong, TMF Group

Clifford Ng
Co-Managing Partner, Zhong Lun Law Firm

Sylvette Y. Tankiang
Senior Partner and the Chief Financial Officer, V&A Law

Franchette M. Acosta
Senior Partner, V&A Law

Dr. Oliver Massmann
Partner & General Director, Duane Morris Vietnam LLC

Silvia Wong
Regional Legal Counsel, Aegon Asia

Hugo Ngaw
Group Legal Counsel, Convoy Global Holdings Limited

Marco Chung
Regional Head of Legal – IBD M&A and Private Funds, Morgan Stanley

Erika Evasdottir
General Counsel and CCO, Origin X Capital

Hilarie Lam
Associate General Counsel, PAG

Kent Choi
Chief Operating Officer, Well Link Financial Group

2019 Sponsors

PRESENTING SPONSORS:
• DuaneMorris Vietnam LLC
• Villaraza & Angangco

PANEL SPONSORS:
• TMF Group
• Zhong Lun Law Firm