The M&A Conference 2023

This September, join Allens, Herbert Smith Freehills and King & Wood Mallesons for the 6th annual M&A Conference, in partnership with The Australian Financial Review and in support of the Black Dog Institute.

Lead dealmakers will discuss past highlights and new frontiers.

With an in-depth analysis of the current deal landscape, this event offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics defining our market.

The program - virtual day 

Welcoming renowned international M&A leaders in a power-packed livestream session

Our conference opens with a highly anticipated headline panel that will welcome leading international M&A dealmakers as they unpack global trends & domestic implications, followed by the return of ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb and the AFR’s James Thomson for a fireside chat.

SESSION 1 | GLOBAL & DOMESTIC TRENDS AND OUTLOOK

Panel discussion featuring:

• Anu Aiyengar, Global Head of M&A, JP Morgan
• Steve Baronoff, Chairman of Global M&A, Bank of America
• Mark Sorrell, Co-Head of Global M&A, Goldman Sachs
• Aidan Allen, Co-CEO, Jarden Investment Banking

SESSION 2 | IN CONVERSATION WITH GINA CASS-GOTTLIEB, CHAIR ACCC

A special interview with Chair of the ACCC, Gina Cass-Gottlieb, in conversation with James Thomson, Chanticleer Columnist, AFR

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