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Podcast Episode: Data and IP – Risk and Reward in M&A

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In this episode, Brian Hengesbaugh, Global Chair of Privacy and Security, is joined by Cynthia Cole, IP, Data and Technology partner based in Palo Alto, as they discuss top-of-mind issues for global companies with respect to data and IP risk and reward in M&A. As a former CEO and General Counsel, Cynthia has extensive experience in a wide variety of complex technology and IP alliances and transactions, and offers her unique perspective on key issues facing companies amidst the current economic landscape. Listen in to hear about:

  • How market trends (inflation, a high dollar and recent layoffs) are impacting M&A activity
  • Various approaches (from the buy-side and sell-side) to evaluate risk and privacy program maturity
  • Tips to manage risk in the deal with respect to timing and the merger agreement itself
  • Outlook for companies who want to take advantage of current opportunities

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Brian Hengesbaugh is Global Chair of Baker McKenzie's Data & Cyber Practice. Formerly special counsel to the general counsel of the US Department of Commerce, Brian played a key role in the development and implementation of the US Government’s domestic and international policy in the area of privacy and electronic commerce. In particular, he served on the core team that negotiated the US-EU Safe Harbor Privacy Arrangement (Safe Harbor) and earned a Medal Award from the US Department of Commerce for this service.

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Cynthia J. Cole is a partner in Baker McKenzie’s Commercial, Technology and Transactions and Data and Cyber practices, and co-chair of Baker Women California. A former CEO and General Counsel, just before joining the Firm, Cynthia was Deputy Department Chair of the Corporate Section in the California offices of Baker Botts where she built the technology transactions and data privacy practice. An intellectual property transactions attorney, Cynthia also has expertise in AI, digital transformation, data privacy, and cybersecurity strategy.

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