Co-Chair
Dovile Burgiene
Co-Chair
Bertrand Cardi
Corporate and M&A Law Committee
The Corporate and M&A Law Committee connects corporate, compliance, private equity, and M&A practitioners globally. Focused on education, networking, and collaboration, we address key challenges in corporate law and M&A.
Our goals include: promoting knowledge-sharing through conferences and legal guides, enhancing participation in IBA activities, and supporting professional development. We also contribute to legal education through training, book donations, and programming on emerging trends like ESG, compliance, and cross-border M&A. We publish a newsletter annually.
Committee podcasts
Podcast: AI in M&A
As legal technology/AI continues to have an impact on transactional-focused practices, this podcast assesses where we’ve come from, where we are and where a thought leader and innovator of legal technology believes we are headed, specifically with respect to M&A transactions, including private equity. The conversation is moderated by Adina Shapiro, Scholarship Officer of the IBA Corporate and M&A Law Committee, Member of the IBA LPD AI Working Group and a partner at Meitar Law Offices in Israel, while giving their thoughts are Noah Waisberg, Co-Founder and CEO of AI/software company Zuva, and Stephen Solursh, Conference Coordinator North America for the IBA Corporate and M&A Law Committee and General Counsel at OPTrust in Canada.
Forthcoming conferences and webinars View All Conferences
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
04 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
Copenhagen , Denmark
IBA Private Equity Transactions Symposium 2026
10 Nov 2026
London , England
11th Annual Corporate Governance Conference
02 Dec - 03 Dec 2026
Frankfurt , Germany
View the Corporate and M&A Law Committee's two-year conference plan here.
Publications
Romania’s M&A market in Q1 2026: continued growth in a new corporate and regulatory landscape
Romania’s M&A market posted record-breaking results in Q1 2026, yet a sweeping legislative overhaul adopted in late 2025 has introduced new compliance layers, from tax authority gatekeeping on share transfers to reinstated capital requirements and tightened balance sheet controls, which fundamentally alter deal mechanics for the country’s most common corporate vehicle, the limited liability company. This article examines the current paradox of a thriving dealmaking environment and the need to navigate increasingly complex regulatory terrain.
Released on Jun 21, 2026
Sri Lanka’s beneficial ownership regime and its impact on M&A transactions
This article examines Sri Lanka’s evolving beneficial ownership regime under the Companies (Amendment) Act, No. 12 of 2025 and the customer due diligence framework established by the Financial Transactions Reporting Act, No 6 of 2006. It explores the key disclosure requirements, the relevant anti-money laundering/counter-terrorist financing compliance obligations in Sri Lanka and the impact of the new beneficial ownership framework on M&A transactions, foreign investment and corporate structuring.
Released on Jun 21, 2026
PN 3/2020 reimagined: structuring India investments from a Singapore perspective
This article examines India’s updated foreign investment framework under PN 2/2026 and its impact on cross-border investments, particularly those routed through Singapore structures. It highlights key considerations for in-house counsel, including beneficial ownership thresholds, control rights, aggregation risks and enhanced reporting obligations, all of which have direct implications for deal structuring and regulatory compliance. The piece also provides practical guidance on mitigating execution risk through early-stage diligence, governance calibration and the use of ring-fencing strategies, especially for investments from Singapore.
Released on Jun 21, 2026
Revision of the Equity Guidelines by the Securities Commission Malaysia: a deliberate shift towards quality, sustainability and market integrity
The recent revision of the Equity Guidelines by the Securities Commission Malaysia represents a significant shift towards enhancing the quality, sustainability and integrity of Malaysia’s capital markets. The amendments place greater emphasis on sustainable earnings, positive operating cash flow, strong governance, audit quality and operational resilience. By raising listing standards and strengthening regulatory oversight, the reforms seek to ensure that companies accessing public markets are financially sound, well governed and capable of delivering long-term value to investors.
Released on Jun 21, 2026
Subcommittees and other groups
The Corporate and M&A Law Committee also coordinates the activities of the following subcommittees/working groups.
- Corporate and M&A Law Committee Advisory Board
- Corporate Governance and Activism Subcommittee
The Corporate Governance Subcommittee of the Corporate and M&A Law Committee is responsible for reviewing corporate governance issues and trends and encourages and promotes knowledge-sharing among its members, through publications and participation in conferences.
- Corporate Membership Subcommittee
The Current Legal Developments Subcommittee (CLD) of the Corporate and M&A Law Committee provides updates and analysis on legal developments to practitioners and other parties interested in international corporate and M&A law. The focus is on current trends and anticipated changes in the law affecting corporate and M&A practice.
- Private Equity Subcommittee
The Private Equity Subcommittee (PE) of the Corporate and M&A Law Committee provides updates and analysis on legal developments to practitioners and other parties interested in international private equity law.
Join us on LinkedIn
If you are a member of the Corporate and M&A Law Committee, for additional networking opportunities, programs, interviews with fellow members and tips all exclusive to members, join our LinkedIn page at: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12836252/.