Jackson Walker partners Larry Glasgow and Alden Crow presented the latest developments in M&A during the virtual 16th Annual Mergers and Acquisitions Institute held October 7-9, 2020.

Now in its 16th year, UT Law CLE’s Mergers and Acquisitions Institute is the premier private M&A conference in the U.S. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Institute was held online in its entirety and provided the latest in deal trends, structures, pitfalls, and opportunities in M&A, including the impact of the coronavirus and key takeaways for practitioners.

Jackson Walker proudly served as an Institute sponsor. In addition to speaking during the conference, Larry co-chaired the Planning Committee, which included fellow Dallas partner Byron F. Egan.

Welcoming Remarks

To kick off the conference, Institute Co-Chair Larry Glasgow delivered opening remarks alongside fellow co-chair Wilson Chu (McDermott, Will & Emery LLP).

Larry E. Glasgow is a widely respected M&A attorney who represents acquirers and sellers in transactions ranging in size from mid-market to in excess of $1 billion. Larry is a sought-after speaker and a widely regarded thought leader in the M&A arena. He is dedicated to establishing and preserving best practices in M&A, and among his many industry activities, he co-founded the American Bar Association’s M&A Deal Points Studies and the M&A Market Trends Subcommittee. Larry has been consistently recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for M&A and corporate law. He has also been listed among the top rated lawyers in M&A and healthcare by The American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel as well as for international M&A by Who’s Who Legal.

Healthcare M&A

During this breakout session, Alden Crow discussed the latest developments in healthcare M&A—which is expected to see a significant uptick in activity related to restructuring, distressed, and bankrupt hospitals and a growing demand for telemedicine amid the pandemic.

Alden S. Crow’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity securities offerings, outside counsel representation, and general corporate matters—particularly in the healthcare sector. He serves as chair the Firm’s Dallas Corporate & Securities practice. In addition to his transactional practice, Alden represents family-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and startup and emerging growth companies from the earliest stages of formation through significant liquidity events. Since 2018, D Magazine has recognized Alden among the “Best Lawyers in Dallas” in the area of Mergers & Acquisitions and as a “Best Lawyer Under 40.”

To learn more about the conference, visit UT Law CLE’s conference webpage.

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For additional insights from about M&A amid the COVID-19 pandemic, tune into the Jackson Walker Fast Takes episode “Four Ways the M&A Landscape is Changing During the COVID-19 Pandemic.”