As M&A activity regains momentum in 2026, companies are navigating a market shaped by strategic transformation, AI-driven investment, evolving regulatory scrutiny, and renewed confidence from corporate and private equity buyers. Deal values have increased, larger transactions have returned, and buyers are placing greater emphasis on execution, integration, and long-term value creation.
Whether you’re new to mergers and acquisitions or looking to stay current on today’s deal environment, Harter Secrest & Emery M&A Partners Dan Collins and Jonathan Jasinski will provide a practical, business-focused overview of the M&A process while exploring the key trends shaping transactions in 2026 and beyond.
Designed for members of the Association of Corporate Counsel-Central and Western New York Chapter and in-house counsel attorneys, webinar presenters will address the following key topics:
• M&A fundamentals: understanding the deal lifecycle from strategy through closing and integration
• 2026 market trends and emerging transaction activity
• The impact of AI, technology, and digital transformation on dealmaking
• Due diligence priorities, including operational, regulatory, cybersecurity, and human capital considerations
• What buyers and investors are prioritizing in today’s market
• Valuation, deal structure, and risk allocation trends
• Key challenges and opportunities expected to influence M&A activity through the remainder of 2026
Join us for an insightful discussion on how organizations can position themselves for success in an increasingly dynamic and competitive M&A landscape.
