Milbank LLP Singapore-based partner Jacqueline Chan will speak at a webinar discussion titled “Global M&A Outlook Series - APAC,” part of the Financial Times Global M&A Outlook Series, on October 23.
The panelists with address a range of questions related to the economic circumstances impacting the APAC region, including:
- How is the slowdown in Chinese deal activity reshaping the overall economic landscape in the APAC region?
- With increased M&A focus on India and Japan, are we seeing a shift in valuation multiples in these markets? Are specific sectors experiencing valuation premiums due to heightened investor interest? And are India and Japan set to dominate dealmaking?
- Which sectors are currently attracting the most M&A attention in Asia?
- How could the outcome of the US elections influence the M&A landscape in the region?
- What significant regulatory shifts are expected to take effect in 2025 in different countries across the APAC region?
- How can dealmakers adapt to these market conditions and improve dealmaking efficiency?
Ms. Chan will be joined by Barry Chen, Managing Director/Partner in Charge, InterChina Partners; Amit Thawani, Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Nomura India IBD; Desmond Chua, Head of APAC, Datasite; and moderator Kaye Wiggins, Asia Financial Correspondent, Financial Times.
Regularly recognized as an exceptional leader and dealmaker by key industry publications, Ms. Chan advises on many of the most innovative, cutting-edge M&A, restructuring and corporate finance transactions in the Asia region. She was selected for The Legal 500 “Hall of Fame” and recognized by Chambers, Euromoney and IFLR1000 as a leading lawyer in the areas of Mergers & Acquisitions, Banking and Restructuring. She also was named to The Legal 500 M&A Private Practice Powerlist Asia Pacific 2024 and is included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Singapore.
Learn more about the Financial Times “Global M&A Outlook Series - APAC” webinar.
