SLP LAW | ASSOCHAM–CPA Australia Global Summit 2024 | Navigating Cross-Border M&A and Value Creation

Minal Madan , Founder and Managing Partner at SLP Law , spoke as a panelist on “Navigating Cross-Border M&A and Investments Towards Value Creation” at the ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India)-CPA Australia Global Summit on Accelerated Value Creation for Sustainable Growth conference.

Minal provided valuable insights on how M&A corporate lawyers can facilitate growth synergies, value creation, and sustainability for businesses in India. She emphasized the necessity of reviewing existing laws and policies and tailoring legal strategies to meet specific client needs. Additionally, Minal addressed the legal challenges of value creation for businesses expanding out of India. She highlighted key issues, including a lack of clarity in certain laws and difficulties attracting investment in sectors such as AI, crypto, and gaming. She illustrated this with the example of the Dubai Golden Visa.

Minal was also invited to the CXO roundtable. This closed-door discussion centered on specific market challenges, with a particular focus on the impact of the ongoing wars and it’s impact on businesses globally. Attendees further discussed how the conflict is compelling companies to re-evaluate their strategies and address emerging issues for growth and sustainability. The conversation also explored how industry partners can support one another during these challenging times and apply lessons learned from the COVID era.

The event was also the platform for launch of The Business Technology Report 2024: Developed in collaboration with CPA Australia, the report offers an in-depth analysis of emerging business technology trends across various sectors, business sizes, and markets.

An MoU was signed between CPA Australia and ASSOCHAM. This partnership aims to foster innovation, and sustainable growth, and strengthen cross-border partnerships. The summit served as a platform for collaborative dialogue, strategic partnerships, and actionable insights, advancing the agenda of sustainable and technology-driven economic growth.