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The new normal for mergers and acquisitions

Tessa Brewis, Director in our Corporate & Commercial practice joined Cape Talk to discuss the new normal for mergers and acquisitions. She elaborates on how the pandemic has affected mergers and acquisitions deal flow and how she foresees it recovering.

16 Mar 2021 03:57 Minutes Podcast
The new normal for mergers and acquisitions

The new normal for mergers and acquisitions

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The new normal for mergers and acquisitions

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Tessa Brewis, Director in our Corporate & Commercial practice joined Cape Talk to discuss the new normal for mergers and acquisitions. She elaborates on how the pandemic has affected mergers and acquisitions deal flow and how she foresees it recovering.

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