About this Conference

FACULTY

Conference Agenda

8 - 8:45 am

REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST

8:45 - 9 am

INTRODUCTION BY CO-CHAIRS

9 - 10 am

CURRENT M&A MARKET – DEAL-MAKING IN AN UNCERTAIN ENVIRONMENT

• M&A forecast for 2010
• Due diligence trends
• Trends in deal pricing and financing
• Where are the strategic buyers?

10 - 11 am

CORPORATE DEAL-MAKERS’ ROUNDTABLE

• Financial and strategic buyers’ perspectives
• Next wave of M&A activity
• Developments in middle market deals
• Debt markets forecast

11- 11:30 am

NETWORKING BREAK

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

DISTRESSED M&A

• 363 sale strategies
• Valuation issues
• Dealing with multiple stakeholders

12:30 - 2 pm

NETWORKING LUNCHEON

2 - 3 pm

M&A FINANCE – WHERE’S THE MONEY?

• Who’s lending?
• Mezzanine and second lien markets
• Alternative and seller financing

3 - 3:30 pm

NETWORKING BREAK

3:30 - 4:30 pm

ACQUISITIONS OF PUBLIC COMPANY TARGETS VERSUS PRIVATE COMPANY TARGETS – A COMPARISON

• Indemnification and reps and warranties
• Directors' Fiduciary Duties
• Unsolicited Takeover Proposals
• Shareholder approval

4:30 - 5:30 pm

LATEST TRENDS IN DEAL POINTS – MARKET CHANGES SINCE THE 2007 ABA DEAL POINTS STUDY

• Seller expectations
• Representations and Warranties
• Financial Provisions
• Indemnification

5:30 - 7:30 pm

NETWORKING COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Conference Faculty

Conference Sponsors

Blakes, Cassels and Graydon LLP

Blakes is one of Canada’s leading business law firms, with more than 550 lawyers in nine offices in Canada, the US, UK and China. We serve a diverse national and international base of clients by offering in-depth knowledge and expertise in virtually every area of business law.
www.blakes.com

DLA Piper LLP

DLA Piper is a global law firm with 3,700 lawyers located in 29 countries and 67 offices throughout Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the US. Since 2008, our lawyers have advised on over $138.7 billion in M&A deals, and in 2008 mergermarket ranked DLA Piper #1 in global M&A by volume.
www.dlapiper.com

King & Spalding LLP

King & Spalding is an international law firm with more than 880 lawyers in 13 offices across the United States, Europe and the Middle East. The firm represents half of the Fortune 100 and in Corporate Counsel surveys consistently has been among the top firms representing Fortune 250 companies.
www.kslaw.com

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP

Nelson Mullins offers the strength and resources of a national law firm with diverse attorneys and professional staff experienced in a broad range of issues. With a firm Southeastern base, Nelson Mullins has grown into a national firm with a strong reputation in meeting the complex litigation, corporate, securities, finance, employment, regulatory and other needs for clients ranging from private individuals to large businesses, including many publicly held companies.
www.nelsonmullins.com

Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP

Smith, Gambrell & Russell advises regional, national and global businesses on a wide range of legal matters in practice areas including corporate transactions, litigation, intellectual property, aviation, banking, construction and employment law. Founded in 1893, SGR has offices in Atlanta, Jacksonville, New York, Washington, DC and Frankfurt, Germany.
www.sgrlaw.com

Troutman Sanders

Troutman Sanders LLP is an international law firm with more than 700 lawyers and 15 offices in North America, Europe and Asia. Founded in 1897, the firm’s heritage of extensive experience, exceptional responsiveness and an unwavering commitment to service has garnered strong, long-standing relationships with clients across the globe.
www.troutmansanders.com