Interactive workshop one: selected corporate governance topics (part I), 13 May 2024
After a brief introduction of the six main topics and the corresponding moderators by the chairpersons, the auditorium was divided into a total of 12 tables, two tables with one moderator per topic. The moderators had each prepared their topic in advance with a list of questions so that the results of the two tables per topic were comparable. The results were then compared and summarised by the moderators after a discussion lasting around 30 minutes. The results thus obtained were then presented by the moderator teams for each topic.
Released on Aug 11, 2024
Report – 8th IBA Global Entrepreneurship Conference: Venturing and Discovering Overseas Markets
Shaw writes up a report of the ‘Trends in corporate and venture capital to fuel growth of disruptive businesses’ session form the 8th Annual IBA Global Entrepreneurship Conference. Shaw provides a helpful breakdown of the panellists’ insights and responses to questions given during the session.
Released on Aug 11, 2024
A general counsel’s view: supporting business and hedging risks in overseas markets
In this session, a panel of general counsel shared insights on how they are safeguarding business operations in overseas markets and how legal strategies can be used to effectively hedge risks, ensuring a robust legal framework that fosters success in the international field. More precisely, the question addressed by the Co-Chairs was to find out ‘What is the work of the general counsel within the process of internationalisation of the business and how does it impact on the relationship with external counsel?’. The panel addressed compliance issues and how to manage risks, conflicts and litigation.
Released on Aug 11, 2024
Corporate investors: panel report
The panel discussed the benefits and perceived drawbacks of investments by strategic investors, as compared to traditional financial or sectorial venture capital (VC) investors. The speakers highlighted the difference in investment horizons, noting that strategic investors generally prefer longer term investments, while financial investors typically seek to exit the business after three to seven years.
Released on Aug 11, 2024
The new now: building resilience in a world where change is the only constant
Elke Geraerts is the founder and CEO of Better Minds at Work, an international consulting company supporting organisations in their wellbeing, performance and leadership. She has a PhD in psychology and held academic positions at Harvard University, the University of St Andrews, Maastricht and Rotterdam. She is the author of several bestselling books, such as Better Minds: How Insourcing Strengthens Resilience and Empowers Your Brain and The Mental Reset: How hybrid work and life strengthen your resilience.
Released on Aug 11, 2024
Inorganic growth through acquisitions and strategic alliances
The session focused on the expansion strategies of companies through acquisitions and alliances, emphasising the strategic and legal aspects that influence growth. It covered the motivations behind inorganic growth, such as increasing production capacity, accessing new markets and acquiring strategic assets. Trends in investment jurisdictions and sectors, including the impact of geopolitics, were examined. The discussion also highlighted the importance of cultural understanding and local legal expertise in managing cross-border transactions. The role of foreign direct investment (FDI) restrictions and how companies navigate these challenges was also addressed. Overall, the session provided insights into the complexities of inorganic growth and the factors that companies must consider when pursuing such strategies.
Released on Aug 11, 2024
Corporate governance in private companies: the pitfalls of poor practices and the benefits of well-structured governance
Conference report from a Closely Held Companies’ session at the IBA Annual Conference, Miami, 30 October – 4 November 2022
Released on Mar 3, 2023
Private equity and venture capital in Latin America in the aftermath of the pandemic – the new wave?
Conference report from a Closely Held Companies’ session at the IBA Annual Conference, Miami, 30 October – 4 November 2022
Released on Mar 3, 2023
Onboarding a private equity investor: conflicts and benefits from an entrepreneurial perspective
Conference report from a Closely Held Companies’ session at the IBA Annual Conference, Miami, 30 October – 4 November 2022
Released on Mar 3, 2023
Public versus private: the cost/benefit of being a public company
Conference report from a Closely Held Companies’ session at the IBA Annual Conference, Miami, 30 October – 4 November 2022
Released on Mar 3, 2023
Where baby boomers meet the millennials: exit strategies in family owned businesses
Conference report from a Closely Held Companies’ session at the IBA Annual Conference, Miami, 30 October – 4 November 2022
Released on Mar 3, 2023
Selected financing topics
The conference’s second interactive workshop touched on selected financing topics, which were discussed in separate tables led by moderators. Each table worked on different questions around the selected topic and drew conclusions which were then shared with the entire audience. The following matters were discussed and presented:
Released on Sep 20, 2022
Lawyers sitting on a board of directors
Report on session at 6th IBA Global Entrepreneurship Conference, 16 – 17 May 2022, presented by the IBA Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprise Committee
Released on Jun 27, 2022
Report on Tables 11 and 12 of Interactive Workshop: Selected corporate topics connected to developments and consequences of the global pandemic – part one
Report on session at 6th IBA Global Entrepreneurship Conference, 16 – 17 May 2022, presented by the IBA Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprise Committee
Released on Jun 27, 2022
‘Lessons learned in negotiating M&A transaction documentation in a post(?)-Covid-19 world’
Report on session at 6th IBA Global Entrepreneurship Conference, 16 – 17 May 2022, presented by the IBA Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprise Committee
Released on Jun 27, 2022
How are legal technology and artificial intelligence changing the way lawyers do their day-to-day work?
Report on session at 6th IBA Global Entrepreneurship Conference, 16 – 17 May 2022, presented by the IBA Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprise Committee
Released on Jun 27, 2022
A general counsel’s view
Report on session at 6th IBA Global Entrepreneurship Conference, 16 – 17 May 2022, presented by the IBA Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprise Committee
Released on Jun 27, 2022
From the Chair of the Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprise Committee
This time of the year is the moment for retrospective reflections, for a look into the future - and for New Year’s resolutions. For some jurisdictions it’s also the moment where one should show that they have behaved, in order to get the reward for it….
Released on Dec 17, 2021
How to efficiently advise our clients – pan-European lean investment documents
A report on the joint session of the Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises Committee and the M&A Law Committee, with support from the European Regional Forum, the Securities Law Committee, the Healthcare and Life Sciences Committee and the Technology Committee at the From Start-Up to IPO Conference in Paris
Released on Dec 13, 2021
Keynote debate by leading entrepreneurs, managers and investors
A report on the joint session of the Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises Committee and the M&A Law Committee, with support from the European Regional Forum, the Securities Law Committee, the Healthcare and Life Sciences Committee and the Technology Committee at the From Start-Up to IPO Conference in Paris
Released on Dec 13, 2021
Beyond venture capital – the fundraising alternatives for start-ups
A report on the joint session of the Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises Committee and the M&A Law Committee, with support from the European Regional Forum, the Securities Law Committee, the Healthcare and Life Sciences Committee and the Technology Committee at the From Start-Up to IPO Conference in Paris
Released on Dec 13, 2021
Top ten provisions an entrepreneur should consider when planning early-stage rounds
A report on the joint session of the Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises Committee and the M&A Law Committee, with support from the European Regional Forum, the Securities Law Committee, the Healthcare and Life Sciences Committee and the Technology Committee at the From Start-Up to IPO Conference in Paris
Released on Dec 13, 2021
The next new normal law firm - does it meet clients' needs?
A virtual conference session organised by IBA Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises Committee and held online on 24 March 2021.
Closely Held 2nd IBA Virtual Entrepreneurship Conference takeaways
From Monday 22 to Friday 25 March 2021, the IBA Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises Committee held its 2nd IBA Virtual Entrepreneurship Conference on the topic of ‘Innovation and entrepreneurship in the next normal’, with invaluable input from seven IBA sister committees which added to the diversity of the topic.
Earn-outs: a path through pricing uncertainty after Covid-19 or a highway to litigation hell?
Earn-outs are likely to be used more often in European M&A during the post-Covid 19 recovery period. This can lead to disputes. Here, the authors suggest ways in which detailed and unambiguous drafting of earn-out clauses could mitigate disputes.
Virtual M&A transaction and negotiations during Covid-19 era
The Covid-19 pandemic has introduced a new reality and challenges worldwide. Strategic buyers and financial investors are now able to advantage of new opportunities, either in the form of distressed M&A or strategic partnerships and combinations.
Virtual M&A transactions and negotiations – a dream, nightmare or the next normal
Virtual M&A transaction and negotiations – a dream, nightmare or the next normal
2nd IBA Virtual Entrepreneurship Conference: Innovation and entrepreneurship in the next normal
Session four: The next normal in M&A, finance and governance for small and medium enterprises
Visual contracts and their enforcement in India
A picture speaks a thousand words. Over the years, the use of visual or partially visual contracts to simplify or clarify the terms of commercial contracts has increased. This article explores the validity and scope for use of such contracts in India.
2nd IBA Virtual Entrepreneurship Conference
2nd IBA Virtual Entrepreneurship Conference, Session two: The next normal in deal doing and lawyering – virtual table workshops