Representations & warranties insurance has reshaped the M&A landscape over the last decade — changing deal dynamics\, risk allocation\, and negotiation strategy. During this lunch talk\, Vinso n & Elkins will introduce students to how R&W insurance works in practice\, the role it plays in getting deals closed\, and the types of career paths available to lawyers in this space.
V&E partner Sarah Mitchell\, head of V&E’s transactional insurance practice\, and V&E alum Matt Wiener\, Co- Head of Aon Transaction Solutions\, will discuss how the explosive growth i n the use of representations & warranties insurance over the last decade ha s impacted M&A deals. Topics will include a brief overview of R&W insurance \, discussion of the impact of adding an insurer to M&A deal negotiations\, and changes in workstreams for M&A attorneys and business professionals.Lunch will be provided.
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