RSM Malta has been invited by Castille Institute to contribute its expertise at a one-day training session on Mergers and Acquisitions. The session aims at providing an insider’s look into what is an undeniable major force in today’s corporate arena. Being held on Thursday 2nd June at Casa Leone in Floriana, such a training initiative will see the intervention of a number of professionals from the firm’s Corporate team, who will give participants a full view of the M&A process and the ability to evaluate whether a merger or acquisition fits their corporate strategy.

During the first part of the workshop, Dr Simon Schembri and Dr Philip Mifsud from Ganado Advocates will deliver an introductory session on mergers and acquisitions transfer of business, delving into the types of companies involved in such deals and matters up for consideration with the various regulatory authorities, whilst elaborating on issues relative to competition, IP and data protection. Dr Matthew Brincat, from the firm’s Employment practice, will join in the discussion on due diligence and other issues, covering aspects of employment and TUPE regulations. Dr Stephen Attard, Partner at Ganado Advocates, will outline the salient tax implications to be considered when contemplating or being involved in a merger, acquisition or transfer of business.

Ms Maria Micallef, Managing Partner at RSM Malta, will be delivering a presentation about valuations and financial due diligence.

As the workshop draws to a close, Dr Simon Schembri and Dr Philip Mifsud will analyse the agreements that constitute a merger, acquisition and transfer of business.

More details on the programme are available here