Great Post-Brexit Debate saw a range of M&A professionals exploring and discussing the implications, trends and research that have come forth since the vote and how that affects mid-market deal-making.

The morning teed off with a review of the comprehensive pre- and post-vote M&A market analysis conducted by Merrill DataSite and The M&A Advisor. The audience received an exclusive first view of the latest research conducted with global investment leaders on the topic that has been raging through the corridors of London’s investment banking world for the past few months.

An interactive panel debate followed with speakers sharing their insights into how the post-Brexit landscape is shaping up, what the future will hold and the opportunities for mid-market investors, advisors and service providers.

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Continuing on the notion to exercise caution, Susan Laws, Partner at Duane Morris said that Post-Brexit, “Businesses are less concerned about the timing and process for giving notice and political turf wars than in what practical steps they should take here and now.

“They risk being panicked into making decisions in relation to employees, IP, funding and collaborations, when there is no clear and present danger – while at the same time missing potential opportunities,” said Laws, who is one a few UK solicitors to hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

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