M&A
Selling or transitioning a defense contracting company carries more weight than a typical small business sale. National security considerations, government oversight and sensitive program relationships all factor into these transactions.
Albertsons’ multibillion-dollar lawsuit against Kroger highlights the financial risks of failed mergers. As the two grocery companies dispute their obligations under a $24.6 billion acquisition agreement, the case raises wider questions about regulatory approval, termination fees and how businesses protect themselves when major deals collapse.
The proposed Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. has become more than a headline-grabbing media transaction. It illustrates how today’s corporate legal departments are expected to manage regulatory uncertainty, commercial risk, stakeholder alignment and strategic decision-making long after regulatory approvals have been secured.
Global merger and acquisition activity reached record values during the first half of 2026 despite fewer overall transactions. Mega-deals in AI, healthcare and energy are reshaping corporate strategy, signalling that companies are prioritizing transformational acquisitions over higher deal volumes.
Neena Reddy provides a look into the legal department’s role as Blue Owl Capital targets strategic growth through mergers and acquisitions
Toni Tsvetanova puts her deep M&A experience to work for Altria’s smoke-free future
Bill Whitman, lead counsel at FedEx, shares the value in working at a company that allows you to constantly learn
David Oskandy is a lifelong learner whose vision, leadership, and passion for knowledge underlies his reimagination of the legal function to undergird growth and profitability.
As associate general counsel of M&A and strategic transactions at Verizon, Sanil Padiyedathu sets himself apart through organization and hard work in a rapidly changing environment
Murtaza Hassonjee explains the importance of being a trusted advisor and how that position often takes going beyond legal considerations
Candace Moss brings the client-focused approach she developed during her time in private practice forward as a valuable member of the Cummins in-house team
Xometry’s Kristie Scott finds her passion working with organizations on the cusp of going public
