8th IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum Biennial Conference: Vibrant Asia – Land of opportunity and promise

19 Feb - 21 Feb 2025

Session information

Concurrent session 1A: Cross-border M&A transactions – is Asia the sweet spot?

Thursday 20 February (1130 - 1245)

Description

In today’s global economy, cross-border M&A have become a strategic tool for businesses looking to expand their reach and diversify their operations. Asia, with its dynamic markets and rapid economic growth, is increasingly being recognised as a prime region for M&A activity. This session will delve into the intricacies of cross-border M&A transactions in Asia, exploring why it has become the sweet spot for international business expansion.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Andrew Ang WongPartnership, Singapore, Singapore

Speakers

Scott Guan Zhong Lun Law Firm, Shanghai, China
Felicia Lai KKR, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Robert Oberlies Fredrikson & Byron PA, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Markus Rasner Oppenhoff, Frankfurt, Germany
Ashish Razdan Khaitan & Co, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; Membership Officer, Asia Pacific Regional Forum

Session presentations