The Deal
The Deal
The Deal podcast network brings The Deal’s award winning coverage in M&A, activist investing, private equity and restructuring to your airwaves. With a suite of offerings, including Activist Investing Today (hosted by Senior Editor Ronald Orol), Drinks With The Deal (hosted by Senior Writer David Marcus and Senior Reporter Bill Meagher), Behind The Buyouts (hosted by Senior Reporters Steve Gelsi, Nikitha Sattiraju and Senior Writer Chris Nolter) and Fresh Start (hosted by Senior Reporter Stephanie Gleason), The Deal’s podcast network is your go-to source for timely financial news and perspective.
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Nov 21, 2024 • 27min
Drinks With The Deal: Morgan Lewis' Suh on Father's Influence on Career
Aaron Suh, an M&A and PE partner at Morgan Lewis and managing partner of the firm's Philadelphia office, discusses how he approached changing firms and cities and the deep influence his father has had on his approach to his career.
Nov 20, 2024 • 35min
Behind the Buyouts: Capstone's Ferrara on M&A Rebound
Founder and president John Ferrara dives into the middle market investment bank's growth over two decades and his expectations for dealmaking in 2025.
Nov 7, 2024 • 22min
Drinks With The Deal: Joel Friedlander Discusses Delaware Plaintiffs Practice
Joel Friedlander talks about how he came to focus on plaintiff-side work in the Delaware courts and the enjoyment he gets from writing about and teaching law as well as practicing it.
Nov 6, 2024 • 21min
Activist Investing Today: Gonzalez-Sussman on Why ‘Gamesmanship’ Fails
Corporate defender and Skadden partner Elizabeth Gonzalez-Sussman discusses what motivated her decision to move away from defending activists, as well as tactics that backfire, settlement subcommittee pros and cons and governance vulnerabilities.
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Oct 25, 2024 • 32min
Behind the Buyouts: Houlihan's Pund on Outdoor, Active Lifestyle Rebound
Nathan Pund, Global Head of Outdoor, Active Lifestyle and Tactical Industries at Houlihan Lokey, brings a wealth of experience, having advised on over 200 transactions. He discusses post-pandemic shifts in consumer preferences from hard to soft goods in the outdoor industry. Pund emphasizes the importance of branding with his 'hat test' and explores the evolving direct-to-consumer landscape. He highlights the fitness industry's adaptations post-COVID, including new gym models and the rising popularity of outdoor activities like rock climbing and pickleball.
Oct 24, 2024 • 27min
Drinks With The Deal: King & Spalding’s Townsend Talks Business Development
Keith Townsend, an M&A partner at King & Spalding with over 25 years of experience, shares insights on his business development journey shaped by his father's legal career. He discusses the importance of mentorship in corporate law and reflects on changes in capital markets that have shifted focus towards issuers. The conversation highlights the dynamics within legal teams, stressing communication and teamwork, while emphasizing the need for young lawyers to proactively engage in business development for career advancement.
Oct 23, 2024 • 20min
Activist Investing Today: Inex's Friberg Talks Activists, Expert Networks
Expert network platform Inex One owner Max Friberg discusses why activists and others retain expert networks ahead of insurgency campaigns.
Oct 10, 2024 • 23min
Drinks With The Deal: Katten's Solomon on Family Office Evolution, Texas Economics
Katten's Mark Solomon discusses the evolution of family offices over the past generation and how the Dallas economy has changed since he started practicing law in the city in 1985.
Sep 26, 2024 • 28min
Drinks With The Deal: Goodwin's Nissan on Building a Practice, PE Firm Succession
Alon Nassan, head of private equity and M&A at Goodwin Procter, shares insights from his extensive career in corporate law. He discusses the evolution of legal practices in M&A, emphasizing a generalist approach for success. Nassan highlights the critical role of networking in developing a legal career and the importance of diverse connections. He also addresses the impact of personal well-being in high-stress environments and the unique challenges that arise with generational transitions in private equity.
Sep 12, 2024 • 24min
Drinks With The Deal: Jones Day’s Randi Lesnick on Reynolds Work, AI
In the most recent episode of Drinks With The Deal, Randi Lesnick, co-chair of the corporate practice, discusses key deals in her career and issues that AI raises both for law firms and for companies doing deals.
