Forum on

US Private Equity M&A

November 29 - December 1, 2023 Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Overview

Dates: November 29 - December 1, 2023

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The Steering Committee welcomes up to 40 experienced private equity in-house lawyers and elite-level private practice advisors who are proficient in the negotiation, structuring and execution of private equity mergers and acquisitions across the US.

Using candid, peer-driven discussion, this Forum explores key private equity M&A trends and developments, to discern best practices and strategies for successfully negotiating and completing transactions.

2023 Steering Committee

This advisory group of leading practitioners drafted the Agenda and personally nominated all invitees to the Forum.

Committee Co-Chairs

  • Rita-Anne O'Neill Partner, Co-head Global Private Equity Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Los Angeles, CA
  • Eric Waxman Partner Ares Private Equity Group Los Angeles, CA

    Mr. Waxman is a Partner within the Ares Private Equity Group. Mr. Waxman works on both the acquisition and disposition of ACOF portfolio assets and assists portfolio companies in dealing with significant legal issues. Prior to joining Ares in 2016, he was a Partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates, where he practiced for more than 30 years. Mr. Waxman holds a B.A. from the University of California Los Angeles in Economics and a J.D. from The University of California Davis School of Law.

Committee Members

Forum Director

  • Emma Phillips Senior Forum Director, Global Capital Markets Cambridge Forums Toronto, ON [email protected] M: +1 437 216 3119

    Emma is Senior Forum Director and Financial Services Lead at Cambridge Executive Connections (CEC), a subsidiary of Cambridge Forums, Inc. Naturally curious and a lifelong learner, Emma has developed and managed a variety of meetings in both the profit and non-profit sectors. Before joining Cambridge, Emma was Assistant Vice President, Global Marketing at State Street in Canada, where she spent close to two decades of her career, offering her a great depth of knowledge and understanding of the financial and investment sectors. In Emma’s current role, she leads CEC’s Financial Services portfolio, including programs for institutional investors, banking, private funds, risk, and governance professionals.

CONNECT. ENGAGE. EXCEL. This is a different event, unlike any you've attended

The Forum offers a private environment for leading legal practitioners to share insights on market practices and build valuable connections with key players from across Canada and the US.

"The Forum on Private Equity M&A provided a terrific opportunity to discuss market developments and trends in Private Equity with leading deal professionals in open and engaging conversations that set the Forum apart from other conferences."

Jason R Galbraith Managing Director & Chief Legal Officer TorQuest Partners Toronto, ON

"Very informative, thoughtful content and great networking opportunities"

Helena Drury European Legal Counsel Advent International London, United Kingdom

"Highly informative in an informal, small group setting."

Paul Schnell Partner, M&A/Co-Chair Latin American Practice Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP New York, NY

“The Forum was a fantastic opportunity to discuss important issues affecting the sector with many of the leading in-house and private practice lawyers. I haven't come across a similarly interactive, discussion-based format, and the openness with which peers were willing to discuss common issues provided some great, practical insights.”

Daniel Treloar Managing Director & Associate General Counsel Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan London, United Kingdom
Participants socializing during reception Participants focused during roundtable Participants drinking wine while socializing during reception Participants engaged in conversation Participants seated during reception Side view of Langdon hall Participants laughing during reception

STILL UNSURE?

Learn why people return year after year

Hear how our participants describe the practical benefits of our forums.

Emma Phillips

Senior Forum Director

Telephone

+1 437 216 3119

Email

[email protected]Email Emma

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