Agenda

Here's what's scheduled for the event. All times are in GMT.

8:30 AM
Registration, networking & morning coffee
 
9:10 AM
Chairman’s introduction
 
9:15 AM
Panel Session: The global M&A outlook for the next 12 months: who, or what, is driving UK dealmaking activity in the current economic and geopolitical climate
 
9:55 AM
Keynote Address I: The purpose of the proposed changes to the Takeover Code and the Takeover Panel’s future approach
 
10:15 AM
Panel Discussion: The increasing importance of shareholders in the deal dynamic and the developing role of stewardship
 
10:55 AM
Networking & coffee break
 
11:15 AM
Keynote Address II: Recent trends in merger control and the CMA’s future agenda
 
11:35 AM
Panel discussion: Overcoming regulatory hurdles: dealing with anti-trust issues and the impact of The National Security and Investment Act
 
12:10 PM
Presentation: Assessing the impact of the proposed changes to the National Security and Investment Act
 
12:30 PM
Fireside chat: The evolving role of reporting accountants: can they still add value?
 
12:50 PM
Presentation: Tactical and practical considerations in a competitive bidding situation
 
1:15 PM
Networking & lunch break
 
2:15 PM
Presentation: The role of AI in streamlining the dealmaking and due diligence process
 
2:35 PM
Panel Session: Latest trends in public to private transactions including the regulatory treatment of stub equity
 
3:15 PM
Keynote address III: Private Equity’s role in the M&A markets
 
3:30 PM
Panel Session: Exit strategies from portfolio companies: trade sales vs new routes to IPOs
 
4:10 PM
Chair’s closing remarks
 
4:15 PM
Afternoon tea and networking
 

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