Panel: Corporate Governance in M&A Deals
- Lessons from recent Transactions

IBA Young Lawyers Corporate Governance Forum 2025 - Gleiss Lutz, Frankfurt, Germany

In mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance plays a key role. It influences deal structures, risk management and post-transaction integration. The panel examined recent high-profile M&A transactions to highlight key governance challenges and best practices. The panel discussed, among other things, i) the role of the board in evaluating and approving the transactions; ii) fiduciary duties and conflict management in deal negotiations; iii) governance risks in post-merger integration and leadership transitions; and iv) lessons learned for future transactions. Furthermore, the panel also discussed how companies can proactively address governance risks in M&A transactions.