M&A transactions move fast, demand precision, and often stretch GCs beyond their usual comfort zone. In this interactive fireside Q&A, Jonah Mann, partner at Stikeman Elliott and seasoned M&A advisor, will be joined by Craig Segal, Chief Legal Officer at Hootsuite, who will bring the GC perspective from the client side of the table. Together, they’ll share practical insights on how to partner effectively with outside counsel—and your internal teams—to deliver value at every stage of the deal.

We’ll explore:

• How to guide both your internal teams and executive team through the M&A process

• How to proactively define roles and responsibilities between in-house and outside counsel

• Why early conversations on key deal points and risk issues are essential to shaping the due diligence process

• How to scope and manage outside counsel to get the best outcomes

• Common missteps—and how to sidestep them under pressure

Whether you’ve supported a few deals or are stepping into a more complex transaction, you’ll leave with a sharper playbook for being a trusted partner to your leadership team, guiding your organization with confidence, and collaborating effectively with outside counsel.

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