Having stable governance underpinning process from the outset throughout a transformational transaction and into the new organisation is key to a successful conclusion. This panel will focus on what to consider in designing a governance framework, the relevant stakeholders and the importance of company culture. The panellists will discuss key challenges and tips for how to leverage governance for successful implementation of a transformational transaction. The panel comprises practitioners with expertise in this area who will share insights from their recent work on some of the highest-profile cross-border mergers that the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) community has seen in the last few years.