Baker McKenzie, 300 E Randolph St, Suite 5000, Chicago, IL 60601
Overview (Program Summary)
A program hosted by:
ACC ChicagoSell-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.