CorpGov hosted a fireside chat on May 20 at Nasdaq MarketSite with Francisco J. Morales Barrón, Partner — Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity at Vinson & Elkins. The in-person interview was joined by Editor-at-Large Jarrett Banks and they discussed about the telltale signs that a company may be vulnerable to an unsolicited bid or an activist pushing for a sale or break-up, the likelihood of unsolicited and hostile takeover bids this year, and more.
Watch the interview below
About Francisco J. Morales Barrón
Mr. Morales advises public and private companies, private equity firms and their portfolio companies in connection with domestic and cross-border strategic transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, divestitures and equity financing transactions. His work spans a variety of industries, including technology, software, media, real estate, industrials, life sciences, healthcare, retail and consumer goods. He also counsels public and private companies on general corporate matters.
Mr. Morales’ business profile: https://www.velaw.com/people/francisco-j-morales-barron/
About Vinson & Elkins
Vinson & Elkins is a law firm of global distinction, working with leading companies on wide-ranging matters in key industries across the economy. Drawing on deep knowledge and experience, we engage closely with our clients, providing forward-thinking counsel that positions them to achieve their goals.
For a century and counting, we’ve built our firm on simple foundations: delivering excellent work and service, advising on complex matters, succeeding as a team, and caring for our clients, colleagues, and communities.
Our clients trust us to guide them through some of their most important opportunities and challenges. We make it our mission to return that trust with sound advice, thoughtful strategy, and innovative solutions.
