Unlocking opportunities: Distressed M&A in consumer goods, food, and retail sectors

Thursday, January 23, 2025 

Partners Jamila Justine Willis (New York) and Scott Layfield (Los Angeles) discussed options for when diligence uncovers financial distress in target companies and provide insights into strategic acquisitions of financial distressed consumer goods companies, which can be leveraged to optimize business outcomes in uncertain market conditions.

This discussion included:

• Options for unfavorable diligence outcomes
• Understanding distressed M&A deals and strategic advantages
• Exploring benefits for consumer goods, food, and retail companies
• Identifying liabilities that can be left behind in these transactions
• Real-world examples and case studies

CLE credit was offered for this event. 

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