3-PART WEBINAR SERIES
Free to attend
CANADA CPD ACCREDITATION:
Law Society of BC: This program is accredited for 1.00 hour of CPD
Law Society of Ontario: This event contains 30 minutes of Professionalism Content
US CLE ACCREDITATION:
The Florida Bar: Approved for CLE credits: General CLE credits: 1.0, Technology CLE credits: 1.0
The State Bar of Texas: This program is accredited for 1:00 hour for CLE
North Carolina State Bar: Approved for 1.00 CLE hour
The State Bar of Georgia: Under consideration for CLE accreditation
OVERVIEW
The LIF InFocus: Capital Markets series brings together thought leaders and innovators to distill the critical insights needed to thrive in the ever-evolving North American private equity and venture capital ecosystems.
Join us for immersive discussions on three vital focus areas for change in 2025: The Deal Horizon, Private Equity and VCs, and Mastering AI. Led by expert panelists at the forefront of the legal and business ecosystems, each session will offer crucial insight into mitigating risk and harnessing opportunity in a risk-on world.
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PART 1: THE DEAL LANDSCAPE | MARCH 25, 12:00PM ET
As the world adapts to new political administrations, trade disruptions, and changing economic conditions, the M&A landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. In 2025, dealmakers are navigating a market shaped by geopolitical tensions, shifting interest rate policies, and evolving valuation expectations. At the same time, sector-specific momentum and the rise of cross-border transactions are fueling opportunities for growth. This report provides a comprehensive snapshot of the current M&A environment, highlighting key drivers of change, the most active sectors, and regional variations shaping global deal flow.
This webinar examines:
The M&A deal horizon: How the M&A market is evolving in light of new political administrations, both in the US and globally, interest rates and cost of capital, the new tariff and trade playbook, and shifting valuation expectations.
Market overview: Insights into the most active sectors for deals in 2025 (tech, healthcare, financial services, etc.).
The state of global deal flow: including regional variations and the rise of cross-border deals.