Corporate Governance in M&A Deals: Protecting Shareholder Interests, Avoiding Litigation and Investigations

Description

In light of heightened government and shareholder scrutiny of public companies and an evolving regulatory environment, corporate boards of directors are taking seriously their responsibility to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, including board fiduciary duties. For boards of companies evaluating or undertaking an M&A transaction, effective corporate governance practices are critical to ensure a successful deal and minimize the risk of litigation or an investigation.

Directors have a duty to ensure that solid corporate governance practices are in place before, during and after the completion of an M&A deal, from establishing the M&A strategy and evaluating how that strategy will affect executive compensation; to communicating with potential targets, obtaining shareholder approvals and securing SEC approval; to reconciling compliance and governance policies post-integration.

Listen as our authoritative panel examines the key corporate governance considerations for deal counsel advising boards of directors evaluating or undertaking an M&A deal. The panel will discuss best practices for protecting shareholder interests before, during and following the transaction.