Partner Li Chen (Beijing/Hong Kong-Mergers & Acquisitions) was a panelists at the “Southeast Asia M&A Webinar” on May 21. Partner Karl Pires (Tokyo-Mergers & Acquisitions) moderated the panel discussion. Together with Sylvette Tankiang and Franchette Acosta, senior partners from Villaraza & Angangco, the panelists provided an overview of key issues arising in M&A transactions in Southeast Asia including the impact of COVID-19.

Topics covered included: 

• Trends and regulatory issues on inbound and outbound transactions in Southeast Asia
• Recent need-to-know regulatory changes in the Philippines
• The challenges and opportunities for Chinese investors
• Case studies: sharing of recent experiences