The Deal
The Deal
The Deal podcast network brings The Deal’s award winning coverage in M&A, activist investing, private equity and restructuring to your airwaves. With a suite of offerings, including Activist Investing Today (hosted by Senior Editor Ronald Orol), Drinks With The Deal (hosted by Senior Writer David Marcus and Senior Reporter Bill Meagher), Behind The Buyouts (hosted by Senior Reporters Steve Gelsi, Nikitha Sattiraju and Senior Writer Chris Nolter) and Fresh Start (hosted by Senior Reporter Stephanie Gleason), The Deal’s podcast network is your go-to source for timely financial news and perspective.
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Sep 30, 2021 • 28min
Drinks With The Deal: Mintz's Matt Simpson
Matt Simpson of Mintz Levin discussed his transition from peace negotiator to M&A lawyer, why he enjoys the middle market, what he's learned from advising reps and warranties insurers and how he finds serenity on sailboats in the latest edition of Drinks With The Deal.
Sep 29, 2021 • 22min
Behind the Buyouts: EQT's Brown Pivots From Microsoft to EU Tech
EQT Growth head Marc Brown said EQT's desire as a firm to do well financially while promoting diversity and inclusion appealed to him as he looked to start a new phase of his career after 20 years working on M&A deals at Microsoft.
Sep 20, 2021 • 23min
Activist Investing Today: Moelis' Herrington Talks Proxy Votes, Boards After Exxon
Moelis' Duncan Herrington spoke with the Activist Investing Today podcast about proxy advisers and corporate director selection efforts following ESG activist Engine No. 1's big win at Exxon Mobil.
Sep 16, 2021 • 25min
Drinks With The Deal: NYU's Rob Jackson and Yale's John Morley
Rob Jackson, a former SEC commissioner and current NYU Law professor, and John Morley, a professor at Yale Law School, said SPACs should be treated more stringently by the SEC and discussed their current research projects during the latest Drinks With The Deal podcast.
Sep 16, 2021 • 49min
Fresh Start: Hilco's Ian Fredericks
Hilco Global president Ian Fredericks discusses the business of liquidation and the outlook for retail on this week’s Fresh Start podcast.
Sep 2, 2021 • 18min
Activist Investing Today: Diligent’s Stafford Talks Exxon, Diversity
Brian Stafford, CEO of the governance risk and compliance software provider Diligent Corp., explains why he thinks boards are reevaluating their membership in the wake of Engine No. 1’s surprising ESG victory at Exxon Mobil.
Sep 1, 2021 • 22min
Drinks With The Deal: Lande Spottswood of Vinson & Elkins
V&E's Lande Spottswood discussed the energy sector's recent evolution and the implications for both private equity and strategic buyers on the latest Drinks With The Deal podcast.
Aug 19, 2021 • 30min
Drinks With The Deal: Freshfields' Ethan Klingsberg
Ethan Klingsberg, head of U.S. corporate and M&A at Freshfields, shares insights from his extensive career in corporate law. He delves into the rising pressures of antitrust scrutiny on dealmaking and highlights the need for corporate lawyers to proactively manage these risks. Klingsberg discusses how merger agreements must adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes, particularly in tech M&A, where innovation and investment are at stake. He also reflects on the vibrant summer atmosphere in post-COVID New York, focusing on the joy of socializing and community engagement.
Aug 13, 2021 • 32min
Behind the Buyouts: Lovell Minnick’s Pierson Charts Fintech's Rise
Lovell Minnick's Steve Pierson says smaller, more nimble financial tech companies have driven large financial institutions to hire, acquire or partner with them to boost growth and innovation in the latest episode of the Behind The Buyouts podcast.
Aug 5, 2021 • 23min
Drinks With The Deal: Cleary's Jim Langston
Cleary Gottlieb's Jim Langston discussed how companies are responding to more vigorous antitrust enforcement during the latest Drinks With The Deal podcast.
