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November 8, 2023 | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST

Baker McKenzie, 300 E Randolph St, Suite 5000, Chicago, IL 60601

Pricing
Members: Complimentary
Non-members: Complimentary for In-House Counsel non ACC Members and Guests of the Sponsor

Overview (Program Summary)

A program hosted by:

ACC Chicago

Sell-side transactions, including business line divestitures, are a key tool for sophisticated business and legal leaders to deploy in times of economic uncertainty and a key, but complex, opportunity for those considering acquisitions. Reviewing non-core assets, evaluating debt and streamlining operations are top of mind for many multinationals as challenging conditions persist.

Hear from our panel of dealmakers and advisors with hands-on experience evaluating, planning and executing complex, multi-jurisdictional divestitures, carve-outs and spins. We'll cover prevailing and emerging market trends, including the evolving global geopolitical landscape and the factors to consider when deciding on business opportunities to pursue. Panelists will also focus on the key issues likely to arise from a corporate, employment, tax and privacy perspective, and strategies for forward-thinking sellers to unlock value from both the technical and practical perspective with key recent market data and hands on experience.

We invite guests to unpack the content of the program and continue the discussion with their peers at a networking reception, featuring a sampling of internationally-themed bites and beverages and overlooking the city skyline and Lake Michigan from the 50th floor of Baker McKenzie's magnificent space.


Speakers

Jennifer Muller, Managing Director, Co-Head of Special Committee Advisory and Fairness and Solvency Opinions Practices, Houlihan Lokey

Shauna Fulbright-Paxton, Division Counsel, Labor and Employment, Counseling and Litigation, Abbott Laboratories

Doug Ujdur, Chief Counsel, M&A, Mondelez

Duffy Lorenz, Chair of the Chicago, Transactional Practice, Baker McKenzie, Chicago

Julia Skubis Weber, Partner, Tax, Baker McKenzie, Chicago

Cristina Messerschmidt, Senior Associate, IP & Technology, Baker McKenzie, Chicago  

Elizabeth Ebersole, Partner, Employment & Labor, Baker McKenzie, Chicago

 

Notes

Agenda

3:30 pm | Guest arrival and registration
4:00 pm | Divestiture Strategies: Unlocking Value  
•    State of the Market Overview
•    Panel discussion                                   
5:30 pm | Networking reception

Participants seeking MCLE credit must sign-in and provide their IL ARDC number and email address.

CLE

Credits: 1.5 hours
State: Illinois
Category: General

Contact (RSVP)

Lisa Carreras, Executive Administrator

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