M&A Conference 2024 (A) | UK Finance | 20 March 2024 | 1 Angel Court, London EC2R 7HJ, UK

This (morning) half-day event will bring together practitioners and stakeholders from across the M&A industry, including investment banks, lawyers (including in-house counsel), regulators, private equity practitioners, and corporates.

A multi-disciplinary faculty of speakers with vast experience in M&A will share their first-hand experience and insights about how to navigate challenges impacting cross-border transactions.

• Hear from experts as we discuss pivotal topics such as the growing significance of ESG, cybersecurity, deal structuring, and financing in a high-interest rate environment, along with the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence on M&A.
• Hear from regulators on developments to the national security and merger control regimes in the UK, EU, and US and the UK Takeover Code. Expert panelists will also share their insights on how to navigate the complex regulatory landscape for cross-border M&A to successfully close deals.
• Gain valuable insights into key considerations for effective shareholder engagement including dealing with shareholder activism and driving shareholder value ahead of and during the bid process.

Don't miss your chance to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of M&A and network with leading M&A practitioners.

Who Should Attend:
• Investment banks
• PE and VC firms
• Law firms
• Private and publicly listed companies
• Academics
• Regulators

2024 Speakers

MODERATORS:

Tom Groom
Managing Partner, EY

Al Mangan
Partner, Competiton Law, Addleshaw Goddard

Avanthi Weerasinghe
Principal, Capital Markets & Wholesale Policy, UK Finance

Chris Baird
Managing Director, Advisory Investec

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

Ian Hart
Director General, The Takeover Panel

Tulip Siddiq
Shadow Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Labour

SPEAKERS:

Julie Shacklady
Director, Primary Markets, UK Finance

Manny Chohhan
Head of M&A, Europe & Americas, Standard Chartered Bank

Stuart Ord
Co-Head of M&A, Deutsche Numis

Joel Bamford
Executive Director, Mergers, Competition and Markets Authority

Sara Ashall
Deputy Head of Unit, European Commission

Veronica Roberts
Competition & Foreign Investment Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Richard Romney
Senior Legal Director, Mergers, Competition and Markets Authority

Ian Davey
Lead Portfolio Manager, Special Situations, Norges Bank Investment Management

Kimberly Lewis
Head of Active Ownership, Schroders

Greg Mulley
Corporate and M&A Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Darren Novak
Head of Shareholder Engagement and M&A Capital Markets for EMEA, JP Morgan

Conor Lawlor
Managing Director, Capital Markets & Wholesale Policy, UK Finance

David Petrie
Head of Corporate Finance, ICAEW