Director Steve Bigler will speak at a session entitled "Key Developments in Delaware Law" at this PLI live seminar at the University of Chicago. Topics of this session include 2010 amendments to the DGCL, standstills after NACCO, and increased enforcement of no-shop and confidentiality provisions.
About this PLI Live Seminar
As M&A activity rebounds, this live seminar will explore the changed landscape engendered by the financial crisis. Strategic buyers continue to dominate the M&A marketplace, but private equity firms are preparing more competitive bids as they address ongoing challenges in obtaining favorable acquisition financing terms. At the same time, the Delaware courts have been very active in clarifying the rules governing sales of controlled corporations, the enforceability of standstills, and various deal protection devices. And the continued success that hostile bidders have enjoyed in such transactions as Kraft/Cadbury may well provide a roadmap for increased unsolicited takeover activity in the foreseeable future. This program's expert faculty of lawyers, general counsels, regulators, and investment bankers will explore the changing landscape of M&A and the trends attendees need to be aware of for the year ahead. What Attendees Will Learn