Navigating Cross-Border M&A: A Journey

This chapter explores the speaker's early experiences in mergers and acquisitions, highlighting significant deals that shaped their career. It discusses the evolution of M&A practices from the U.S. to Europe, particularly the adoption of U.S.-style agreements for cross-border transactions and the speaker's innovative strategies in hostile takeovers. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of understanding local laws and collaborating with local counsels in navigating complex international regulations.