Corporate and M&A Summit
It was fitting that one of the first morning sessions of our inaugural Corporate and M&A Summit dealt with arguably the trickiest period of any public M&A deal – the first week, and specifically critical initial dealings with the Takeover Panel.
Introducing the topic, moderator Simon Wood from Addleshaw Goddard – who spent two years on secondment with the Takeover Panel – said: ‘A bit like with Charles and Diana’s wedding, it sometimes feels in an M&A transaction that there are three parties, and that third party is the Panel.’ However, he stressed it is not a regulator to fear but a well-respected organisation that encourages consultation and is relatively easy to deal with.
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