Global Corporate/M&A

In this episode of Mayer Brown's Global Corporate M&A Podcast, partner Jonathan Dhanawade and Stout's Steven Rathbone unpack how buyers and sellers are using creative structures to get deals done, tackle how to separate committed buyers from those gaming the process, and break down why a full buyout is no longer the only path to a deal. 

In this episode, Andrew Stanger, Jonathan Dhanawade, and Frank Favia Jr. explore the growing intersection of artificial intelligence and mergers and acquisitions. The conversation covers how AI is reshaping deal-making, from due diligence and contract analysis to the unique challenges that arise when acquiring or investing in AI-driven companies. Tune in for practical insights on navigating the evolving landscape where cutting-edge technology meets transactional law.

In this episode of the Global Corporate M&A Podcast, Andrew will examine a Delaware case that applies indemnification materiality scrape provisions in a way that created significant risks for the unwary. Additionally, he will highlight how these common provisions can operate in unexpected ways, potentially exposing risks to unanticipated liability.

In this episode of Mayer Brown's Global Corporate M&A podcast, Jonathan Dhanawade joins Steven Rathbone, Stout's Vice Chairman, Investment Banking, to discuss what's driving the surge, the risks industry leaders need to watch, and how persistence can turn challenges into opportunities.

In this episode, Mayer Brown's Global Corporate M&A Podcast unpacks the surprising staying power of term sheets—even after definitive agreements are signed. Hosts Jon Dhanawade, Frank Favia, and Andrew Stanger dissect recent Delaware cases to reveal how binding term sheet provisions can survive even after definitive agreements with an integration clause have been executed. Tune in for practical drafting tips that will help you safeguard your transactions and avoid costly surprises. Tagged Practices: Corporate M&A, Private Equity

In this episode, Mayer Brown partners Andrew Noreuil and Brian Massengill discuss this year's amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law, which have fundamentally altered the landscape for conflicted transactions. Our partners provide insight into the new statutory safe harbors, updated definitions for controlling stockholders and disinterested directors, and offer practical guidance for boards seeking to minimize litigation risk and secure safe harbor protection under the revised law. The discussion highlights how these landmark changes respond to recent court decisions and shifting corporate trends, marking one of the most significant updates to Delaware corporate law in decades.

In this episode, Mayer Brown partners Gail Levine and Andrew Noreuil discuss recent changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act and their impact on M&A transactions. Our partners provide insight into the new regulatory landscape, focusing on significant amendments to the HSR premerger notification process and the implications for merger filings.

In this episode, we discuss cultural elements to consider when identifying a potential closing team, emphasizing the importance of collaboration to determine the inner circle best positioned to bring the companies together. As emotions heighten nearing the closing, we stress the importance of managing employee expectations and concerns to conducting pulse checks and identifying early wins that reflect the bright future of the company.

In this episode, "Third Party Consents – Warehouse Facilities and Regulatory Approvals," hosts Lauren and Brian are pleased to welcome back Steve Smith, along with two partners from Mayer Brown: Krista Cooley and Susannah Schmid. We discuss how best to approach warehouse lenders with respect to the consent process. This discussion includes outreach efforts and what essential points the parties should be prepared to address. Our guests also share some strategies for collaborating with warehouse lenders and other emerging trends regarding legal terms. We conclude the episode by discussing the consent process pertaining to a "change of control" in an equity transaction and obtaining branch office approvals for a platform sale.

In this episode, "Definitive Agreement Terms and Negotiations," hosts Lauren and Brian are joined by Jennifer Fuller and Michael Linger of Houlihan Lokey and Michael Serafini of Mayer Brown. We begin by reminding our listeners of common deal structures prevalent in mortgage M&A and provide an overview of the material terms in the agreements. Our guests from Houlihan Lokey then delve into considerations for originators and servicers, explore how bankers can be helpful if there are sticking points in negotiations, and we conclude the episode by sharing our predictions for the evolving landscape in 2024.