Please join us on Wednesday, November 7 at the Westin Waltham Hotel for our quarterly New England M&A Forum, which brings the latest in market trends and recent legal developments to the New England M&A professionals' community.

Distressed M&A – Can You Count to 363? 

Financially challenged companies often present unique opportunities for buyers who know how to recognize upside and overcome obstacles.  Although distressed M&A has its own rules, customs and sub-culture, it need not be distressing.  Our panel of experts will discuss how well-advised buyers can navigate the process.      

Panelists

• Kenneth Leonetti, Partner, Foley Hoag LLP
• David Orlofsky, Senior Managing Director, Zolfo Cooper, LLC
• Andrew Schwartz, Partner, Foley Hoag LLP
• J. Scott Victor, Managing Director, SSG Capital Advisors, LLC

Moderator

• Joe Basile, Partner and Co-chair, M&A Practice Group, Foley Hoag LLP

Recent Developments from Delaware: Unprecedented Decision Sustains Termination of Purchase Agreement for MAE

Peter Rosenblum, Partner and Co-chair of Foley Hoag's M&A Practice Group, will discuss the recent Chancery Court decision in Akorn, Inc. v. Fresenius KABI AG, believed to be the first decision in Delaware finding that a prospective acquirer can terminate a merger for material adverse effect, and the practical implications of that decision.