Asia Pacific Mergers & Acquisitions Conference
9 Apr - 10 Apr 2026
Session information
Session three: Unlocking value: navigating intellectual property in global M&A transactions
Thursday 9 April (1345 - 1500)
Description
Intellectual property (IP) assets are increasingly at the heart of M&A transactions, driving value and shaping deal structures across industries and jurisdictions. This panel brings together leading experts from the US, UK, South Korea, the Philippines and Japan to explore the critical issues and emerging trends in managing intellectual property rights in cross-border deals. Subjects will include effective IP due diligence, strategies for risk allocation and valuation, handling complex licensing arrangements, addressing data and technology transfer challenges and navigating local legal nuances. The session will also highlight practical approaches to post-completion integration and dispute resolution, equipping dealmakers with the tools to unlock and protect IP value in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Yingyu Wang | Simons & Simons, Singapore, Singapore |
Speakers
| Keith Berets | Cooley, Denver, Colorado, USA |
| Nagako Oe | TMI Associates, Tokyo, Japan |
| Tim Redman | Macfarlanes LLP, London, England |
| Jong Kwon Ryoo | Yulchon LLC, Seoul, South Korea |
| Melissa Angela Velarde | Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz, Taguig, Philippines |