Private Equity M&A: Market Dynamics, Deal Structuring, and Risk Management

Elena Rubinov | Linklaters New York

Elena advises public and private companies, including private equity and infrastructure funds and other investors, on corporate and business combination transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, investments, co-investments, joint ventures, recapitalizations, restructurings, and bankruptcy sales.

She also advises clients on debt and corporate restructurings in connection with equity recapitalizations, rights offerings, and 363 sales and acquisitions.

She is ranked in Energy Transactions categories by both Chambers (USA and Global) and Legal 500 U.S., and is named a Rising Star Partner for M&A in the IFLR1000 Financial & Corporate Guide.

Vinita Sithapathy | Linklaters New York

Drawing on over a decade of experience, Vinita advises corporate and private equity clients on domestic and cross-border transactions. including mergers, acquisitions and sales of companies and businesses, consortium transactions, joint ventures, investments, management rollovers, and reorganizations.

She has experience working in a range of sectors including technology, infrastructure, energy, asset management, life sciences, food and agriculture, manufacturing and consumer goods

I. Market dynamics shaping private equity M&A | 1:00pm – 1:30pm

• Factors driving deal activity and valuation trends
• Emerging structures and strategies shaping transactions

II. Structuring deals for success: Key considerations | 1:30pm – 2:00pm

• Transaction structures available
• Aligning buyer and seller interests in transaction structures

Break | 2:00pm – 2:10pm

III. Negotiating financial terms and risk allocation | 2:10pm – 2:40pm

• Impact of deal dynamics on risk management considerations
• Leveraging representation and warranty insurance effectively
• Key indemnification considerations and strategies

IV. Risk management in private equity transactions | 2:40pm – 3:10pm

• Managing multiple bidders and competitive sale processes
• Due diligence strategies to enhance deal certainty and value
• Tactics for minimizing execution risks and ensuring smooth closings