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Deglobalisation has a very noticeable impact on M&A deals. The higher the world tension, the more checks governments carry out during the deal process. This dynamic can lead to extra complexity. Houthoff partner and M&A lawyer Philip van der Eijk knows very well how to handle it. He explains to Dave Cohen the current challenges in cross-border deals.

If the former General Counsel of Dutch semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia learned anything from being majorly hit by the impact of deglobalisation, it is: think like a Corporate Affairs Officer, invest in relationships before you need them, and implement scenario planning. Charles Smit, now Associate Partner at FGS Hague Corporate Affairs, shares his experiences with Dave Cohen and offers advice on how legal teams can adapt to the political climate.

Richard Willis is partner in the Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Investigations practice at Arthur Cox in Ireland. He discusses the emerging state of class actions in Ireland. Although third-party funding is still not permitted, there is a sense that this might change in the near future. ABOUT CLASS ACTION IN ACTION PODCAST In the ever-changing domain of class actions, two things are certain: legislation is rapidly evolving across Europe and beyond, and an increasing number of organisations are facing mass claims. In the Houthoff podcast series 'Class Action in Action', defence lawyers from various countries share their insights and expectations for the near future. From the US to Portugal, specialists agree that companies and governments must take action if they want to prepare for this type of lawsuit. But what can they anticipate? In the six-part podcast series Class Action in Action, the experts from around the world discuss their thoughts with Dave Cohen. For more information about the Houthoff Class Action Survey: www.houthoff.com/expertise/topics/class-actions

Henner Schlaefke is partner at the German firm Noerr, where he is a specialist in banking and capital markets law. He advocates for a new system for class actions in Germany, as the current system is far from ideal. ABOUT CLASS ACTION IN ACTION PODCAST In the ever-changing domain of class actions, two things are certain: legislation is rapidly evolving across Europe and beyond, and an increasing number of organisations are facing mass claims. In the Houthoff podcast series 'Class Action in Action', defence lawyers from various countries share their insights and expectations for the near future. From the US to Portugal, specialists agree that companies and governments must take action if they want to prepare for this type of lawsuit. But what can they anticipate? In the six-part podcast series Class Action in Action, the experts from around the world discuss their thoughts with Dave Cohen. For more information about the Houthoff Class Action Survey: www.houthoff.com/expertise/topics/class-actions

Simon Day, partner at Macfarlanes in London, specialises in competition litigation and collective actions. He notes that starting a class action in the UK is relatively straightforward, but warns that the risk of abuse is a concern for the future. ABOUT CLASS ACTION IN ACTION PODCAST In the ever-changing domain of class actions, two things are certain: legislation is rapidly evolving across Europe and beyond, and an increasing number of organisations are facing mass claims. In the Houthoff podcast series 'Class Action in Action', defence lawyers from various countries share their insights and expectations for the near future. From the US to Portugal, specialists agree that companies and governments must take action if they want to prepare for this type of lawsuit. But what can they anticipate? In the six-part podcast series Class Action in Action, the experts from around the world discuss their thoughts with Dave Cohen. For more information about the Houthoff Class Action Survey: www.houthoff.com/expertise/topics/class-actions

Mariana Soares David is partner at the Portuguese law firm Morais Leitão and is part of their litigation and arbitration team. In just a few years, the number of class action cases in Portugal has grown at an unparalleled rate compared to other jurisdictions. Although the country is still adapting to this surge, it has become a formidable force in class action litigation. ABOUT CLASS ACTION IN ACTION PODCAST In the ever-changing domain of class actions, two things are certain: legislation is rapidly evolving across Europe and beyond, and an increasing number of organisations are facing mass claims. In the Houthoff podcast series 'Class Action in Action', defence lawyers from various countries share their insights and expectations for the near future. From the US to Portugal, specialists agree that companies and governments must take action if they want to prepare for this type of lawsuit. But what can they anticipate? In the six-part podcast series Class Action in Action, the experts from around the world discuss their thoughts with Dave Cohen. For more information about the Houthoff Class Action Survey: www.houthoff.com/expertise/topics/class-actions

Roger Cooper is partner at the New York-based law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, where he leads the securities and M&A litigation practice. He is passionate about working on class action cases but believes that the financial incentives to initiate such lawsuits in the US are somewhat excessive. ABOUT CLASS ACTION IN ACTION PODCAST In the ever-changing domain of class actions, two things are certain: legislation is rapidly evolving across Europe and beyond, and an increasing number of organisations are facing mass claims. In the Houthoff podcast series 'Class Action in Action', defence lawyers from various countries share their insights and expectations for the near future. From the US to Portugal, specialists agree that companies and governments must take action if they want to prepare for this type of lawsuit. But what can they anticipate? In the six-part podcast series Class Action in Action, the experts from around the world discuss their thoughts with Dave Cohen. For more information about the Houthoff Class Action Survey: www.houthoff.com/expertise/topics/class-actions

Isabella Wijnberg is lawyer and mediator at the Dutch law firm Houthoff. She led the Houthoff Class Action Survey, a major study on class actions across 12 countries that she also conducted in 2019. She predicts that the Netherlands could become the epicentre of class actions in Europe in the coming years. ABOUT CLASS ACTION IN ACTION PODCAST In the ever-changing domain of class actions, two things are certain: legislation is rapidly evolving across Europe and beyond, and an increasing number of organisations are facing mass claims. In the Houthoff podcast series 'Class Action in Action', defence lawyers from various countries share their insights and expectations for the near future. From the US to Portugal, specialists agree that companies and governments must take action if they want to prepare for this type of lawsuit. But what can they anticipate? In the six-part podcast series Class Action in Action, the experts from around the world discuss their thoughts with Dave Cohen. For more information about the Houthoff Class Action Survey: www.houthoff.com/expertise/topics/class-actions

Er zijn culturele verschillen tussen landen die van invloed zijn op een mediationtraject. Over het onderscheid tussen de Nederlandse stijl van business mediation en de Angelsaksische variant: Willy de Mooij. Ze was als bestuurder bij Vestia jarenlang (mede)verantwoordelijk voor het afwikkelen van het miljarden derivatenschandaal van de woningbouwcoöperatie. Bij het oplossen van de problemen met partijen uit tal van landen heeft mediation een belangrijke rol gespeeld.

Een succesvol fusie- of overnameproces vraagt veel van de onderhandelaars. De vaardigheden van een mediator kunnen -naast andere factoren- grote impact hebben op de uitkomst van een deal. Over welke technieken advocaten in hun voordeel kunnen inzetten: Richard Witvliet, M&A-advocaat en partner bij Houthoff en mediator.

Zakelijke geschillen zijn van alle tijden. Deze oplossen via mediation was er nog niet altijd. Hoe mediation z'n intrede deed op de corporate werkvloer: Peter Bouwes Bavinck, voormalig Head of Legal bij ING en Nationale-Nederlanden.

De bestuurskamer is uiteraard niet gevrijwaard van onderlinge spanningen. Hoe conflicten daar ontstaan en worden opgelost, met behoud van de goede relatie door mediationvaardigheden: Marry de Gaay Fortman, trusted boardroom advisor, Houthoffadvocaat en commissaris bij verschillende grote organisaties. Ze is zeer ervaren in conflictmanagement op C-level en is bestuurslid van Mundi Mediatores, een internationaal netwerk van mediators.

Hoe professioneel iemand ook is, emoties spelen altijd een belangrijke rol in de dynamiek tussen mensen. Zeker als er een zakelijk conflict is, is het van groot belang om te begrijpen welke invloed emoties hebben op ons denken. Over de impact van emoties in conflicten: George Smits, docent aan de Tilburg University, psycholoog en mediator.

Advocaten wordt steeds vaker gevraagd om mediation-vaardigheden in te zetten. Over wat mediation advocacy is en hoe het een strategische aanvulling kan zijn: corporate litigator Isabella Wijnberg, advocaat bij Houthoff, gespecialiseerd in massaschadeclaims en IMI Certified Mediator. Binnen Houthoff is ze verantwoordelijk voor mediation-trainingen.

De Houthoff-podcast is terug. In See you in Mediation gaat Dave Cohen in gesprek met Houthoff-advocaten, mediators, een psycholoog en bestuurders over hoe business mediation werkt en welke vaardigheden nodig zijn om zakelijke geschillen succesvol op te lossen. Vanaf 20 maart om de week een nieuwe aflevering op Spotify en Apple Podcasts. Volg de podcast en mis geen aflevering!