Davis Polk partner Miranda So will be among the participants at AVCJ’s Hong Kong M&A Forum. So will moderate the “Regional outlook: M&A opportunities in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and beyond” panel. Topics discussed will include:

  • What are the macroeconomic and political developments shaping regional M&A?
  • How will the M&A landscape in Asia grow domestically through the Greater Bay Area, and how can Hong Kong corporates and conglomerates get a head start on business opportunities?
  • What are some of the effects of the US-China Trade war, and which sectors will be least affected?
  • Which are the next big sectors on the horizon, and how can you tap into these areas of opportunity?

So will also be a speaker on the “Regulatory issues: an update for Hong Kong corporates” panel. Topics discussed will include:

  • Which areas and sectors have seen the most regulatory pushback, and what is the outlook for the year ahead?
  • What sort of regulatory challenges do Chinese buyers face overseas, and how effectively do Chinese companies integrate after overcoming these hurdles? 
  • Given increased China outbound M&A into Europe, will there be further foreign investment controls?
  • In the event that your deal is subject to regulatory review, how can you plan for this in advance, from announcement to completion

The program will be held on June 20, 2019, in Hong Kong.

For more information, please visit the event website.