March 1, 2017
Hong Kong-based lawyers Shaun Wu and Vasu Muthyala explored regulatory developments, best practices and tips for navigating M&A deals in the Asia-Pacific region March 1 at the IFLR Asia M&A Forum.
Mr. Wu, who focuses his practice on China outbound disputes, tackled current trends in cross-border litigation resulting from mergers and acquisitions in Asia. The discussion, titled “Best practices in resolving Asian M&A disputes,” highlighted important factors to consider when handling M&A-related disputes in Asia, the role of alternative dispute resolution in commercial transactions, and how to handle a deal gone wrong.
Former U.S. Department of Justice prosecutor Vasu Muthyala addressed the impact of legal and regulatory changes on M&A deals in India. The panel, titled “Focus: India,” provided insight into the dealmaking environment in India, key factors of which foreign investors should be aware when structuring deals in the region, and predictions for 2017.
Read more about the conference here.