2025 Mergers & Acquisitions Conference

McLane Middleton and the New Hampshire Society of CPAs are excited to partner and host the inaugural New Hampshire Mergers & Acquisitions Conference on June 4 at Jimmy’s Jazz Club in Portsmouth.

The New Hampshire Mergers & Acquisitions Conference will bring together legal, tax, finance, and business experts from various industries to explore the dynamic landscape of mergers and acquisitions. The event will offer panel discussions of innovative strategies and unparalleled professional networking opportunities. Panelists will share insights, analysis, and strategies for success in today’s M&A market. This inaugural event, promises to provide you with the skills you need to successfully navigate the ever-changing world of M&A.

Agenda:
8:30 a.m. – Registration and Welcome

9:05 a.m. – Pre-Transactional Planning
Presenters: Patrick Closson, Director, McLane Middleton; Josh Lapierre, Principal, Baker Newman Noyes; Scott McKenzie, Principal, Baker Newman Noyes; Rob McCloud, Managing Director & Co-Chief Executive Officer, Bigelow

9:45 a.m. – M&A in the New Administration
Presenters: John DeWispelaere, Attorney, McLane Middleton; Mitchell Stagnone, Referring Advisor, TSS Advisors ; John-Michael Girald, Partner Peloton-Advisory

10:30 a.m. – Break

10:40 a.m. – Reps and Warranties Insurance
Presenters: Ramey Sylvester, Director, McLane Middleton; Stephen McGee, Managing Director, Bigelow; Peter de Boisblanc, Partner, HWF Partners

11:20 a.m. – Issue Spotting
Presenters: John Rich, Director, McLane Middleton; Adam Dumville, Director, McLane Middleton; Peg O’Brien, Director, McLane Middleton; Laura Dodge Director, McLane Middleton; Cameron Shilling, Director, McLane Middleton; Cathi Yao, Attorney, McLane Middleton

12:30 p.m. – Lunch

1:15 p.m. – Fact Pattern Group Exercise
Presenters: Ramey Sylvester, Director, McLane Middleton; Gena Lavallee, Of Counsel, McLane Middleton, John DeWispelaere, Attorney McLane Middleton; Stephanie Lee, Attorney, McLane Middleton

2:00 p.m. – In-House Counsel Perspective
Presenters: Gena Lavallee, Of Counsel, McLane Middleton; Dan Norris, EVP, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, ProAmpac; Rick Clemson, Clemson Consulting

3:00 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Networking Reception