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The past couple of years have proven to be banner years for private equity and merger and acquisition activity, with no signs of slow down in 2019. With cash on hand to invest and the increase in Representation and Warranty Insurance policies, forecasters expect these trends to continue.

I'm joined by Luca Salvi to discuss the current state of the M&A and private equity trends in the United States. Luca is a member of Sheppard Mullin's Executive Committee and a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He is also the International Liaison for the Firm's European Offices. Luca served as the former Managing Partner of the Washington, D.C. Office and the past head of the Aerospace & Defense Team and the Private Equity Team at the Firm.

What We Discuss in this Episode:

• The current state of U.S. private equity and M&A markets
• What's causing the abundance of activity in U.S. markets?
• Why is the landscape so particularly attractive to sellers right now?
• The current tax administration and how it has encouraged activity in the M&A markets
• Are there economic factors that create abundant M&A activity?
• How M&A appears in various industries
• Are the credit and loan markets threatening the future growth of U.S. markets?
• What is Representation and Warranty Insurance (R&W Insurance) and how is it providing extra security for sellers?
• What makes R&W Insurance more economical and attractive in this market?
• Has the advent of R&W Insurance made due diligence even more important?
• How R&W Insurance has caused buyers to communicate in a more sophisticated way

Contact Information:

Luca's Sheppard Mullin attorney profile

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We’re exploring the current and future state of private equity and merger and acquisition activities in the U.S.

Is Brexit happening or not? As the world takes a wait-and-see approach regarding the United Kingdom's potential withdrawal from the European Union, we're bringing past guest (from Episode 5) Oliver Heinisch back to discuss the latest updates on the negotiations between the UK and the EU. Oliver shares his insight on the implications of a withdrawal on UK financial services companies and multinationals headquartered in the UK.

Oliver Heinisch is a partner in the Antitrust and Competition Practice Group in the firm's London office. Oliver advises on all areas of EU, UK and German competition law with a focus on international cartel and abuse of dominance procedures including related antitrust litigation matters as well as merger control law. He also regularly advises clients on questions relating to the UK's decision to leave the European Union.

What We Discuss in this Episode:

• Why the European Union does not want to reopen the withdrawal agreement?
• The significance of the March 29th, 2019 date
• Is the UK's Prime Minister, Theresa May, simply running out the clock? What does that even mean?
• What provisions of the Brexit withdrawal agreement are uncertain and unfavored by the government?
• Is an extension possible?
• How is the UK preparing in case there is a withdrawal?
• Will EU companies remain open for business?
• Are London financial services companies going to be migrating elsewhere?
• The potential increase in diversification in financial services across the EU
• Will major companies like Honda and Panasonic move out of the UK if there is a withdrawal?

Contact Information:

Oliver Heinisch's Sheppard Mullin attorney profile

[email protected]

+44 203 178 7833

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What should multinationals doing business in the United Kingdom know about the negotiations between the UK and the EU, and how they can best prepare for what’s to come?

Privacy varies widely across borders and within nations. The norms and expectations of privacy even vary across demographics and generations. So how can multinationals keep up with changes in privacy law and compliance requirements?

Joining me to share her insight on privacy and cybersecurity issues is Liisa Thomas. Liisa Thomas, a partner based in the firm's Chicago and London offices, is Practice Group Leader of the Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice. Liisa is the author of a definitive treatise on data breach, Thomas on Data Breach: A Practical Guide to Handling Worldwide Data Breach Notification, and she is a contributor to the Sheppard Mullin Eye on Privacy blog.

What We Discuss in This Episode:

• When does the CCPA go into effect and when will it be enforced?
• What types of disclosure does the new privacy law in California require of organizations?
• The two approaches that privacy legislation entail
• Is there a difference between information ownership and information use?
• In a simplified way, what are the basics of U.S. privacy law requirements?
• What is the European Union's GDPR law?
• Why should tech companies (or companies that use a lot of technology) and companies that suffered data breaches be the most concerned with GDPR compliance?
• What tools exist to help companies identify consumers (and why is that necessary)?
• Why it's important for companies to discuss information protection
• How are privacy laws being enforced on the State and Federal levels?
• What affect do politics have on the enforcement of privacy laws?
• Where should you focus your attention, a business leader, at this very moment?

Contact Information:

Liisa's Sheppard Mullin attorney profile

[email protected]

Blog – www.eyeonprivacy.com

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If your organization is collecting information from clients or website visitors, what type of disclosures must you make in order to remain compliant with changing privacy laws?

In this recap episode, I'm extracting the valuable lessons shared by our guests in the prior 5 episodes. I offer my two cents about the practical advice shared by our guests to help the C-Suite understand the legal, political, and economic underpinnings impacting the 21st Century intercontinental business landscape in which they operate.

In Episode 19, because of the historic government shutdown, we spoke with Jonathan Meyer who explained what the shutdown meant for businesses. Along with listing the various entities that were and weren't affected by the shutdown, Jonathan explained how the economy was affected overall.

In Episode 20, we tackled the evolving nature of the healthcare system with David Garcia. David explained how and why antitrust applies to the healthcare industry at all. He elaborated on the merger and acquisition activities taking place in the industry, and we discussed the question: can natural market forces exist in this sector?

In Episode 21, we talked with Elizabeth Frazee about the real business of Congress. Elizabeth enlightened us about the fact that despite having a divided Congress, a lot of important legislation can still be passed, as has often happened in the past. This is not a time for C-Suite members to sit back and disengage. Quite the opposite!

In Episode 22, we explored the impact of foreign investment controls with Curt Dombek. Curt emphasized the major tectonic shifts that are occurring with U.S. foreign investment control regulations, and emerging corresponding regulations in Europe.

In Episode 23, we turned our attention to Mexico and Latin American countries with Luis Maizel. Luis describes the political and economic state of affairs in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Venezuela. He describes the drastic effects of the swings of power in many of these countries. Luis also discusses the question why Latin America is not more important to the U.S.

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We’re reflecting on the last 5 episodes and extracting the salient lessons about the effect of the government shutdown, the evolving nature of the healthcare industry in the U.S., the real business conducted by Congress, the impact of foreign investment controls, and U.S. interest (or lack thereof) in Latin America and Mexico.

With over 500 million people and the fourth largest collective economic market in the world the Mexican, Latin American, and South American markets hold great opportunity for investment and growth for multinationals. However, because of various incidences of political upheaval and economic changes, it's important for C-Suite executives to understand the unique changes in each country prior to expansion.

Joining me to share his insight on the changes in Mexico, Latin America, and South America is Co-Founder and Senior Managing Director of LM Capital Group, Luis Maizel. Luis updates us about recent changes in various countries including Mexico, Chile, Venezuela, and Brazil.

What We Discuss in this Episode:

• Why aren't Latin American markets treated more importantly?
• How are tariffs affecting Mexican manufacturers as opposed to US manufacturers?
• What is contributing to Mexico's economic market and political environment?
• How have recent changes in Mexico's political climate affected foreign investment?
• How Chile's political climate has created a steady, safe, and growing economy
• What is happening in Venezuela and how is it affecting the price of oil?
• Is there potential in Brazil despite having smaller exports?
• What types of potential exist in Argentina?
• For investors that have money in these countries, what should they do now?
• Why it's important to pay attention to these Latin American markets but approach doing business with open eyes and ears

Contact Information:

Website: www.lmcapital.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (619) 814-1400

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If you’re looking to grow and expand into the Mexican, Latin American, or South America markets, this episode will provide a broad update on the current state of those markets.