Mar 4, 2024
In this episode, "Third Party Consents – Warehouse Facilities and Regulatory Approvals," hosts Lauren and Brian are pleased to welcome back Steve Smith, along with two partners from Mayer Brown: Krista Cooley and Susannah Schmid. We discuss how best to approach warehouse lenders with respect to the consent process....
Jan 12, 2024
In this episode, "Definitive Agreement Terms and Negotiations," hosts Lauren and Brian are joined by Jennifer Fuller and Michael Linger of Houlihan Lokey and Michael Serafini of Mayer Brown. We begin by reminding our listeners of common deal structures prevalent in mortgage M&A and provide an overview of the material...
Dec 14, 2023
In this episode, “Fair Lending Due Diligence,” hosts Lauren and Brian are joined by David Skanderson, Vice President at Charles River Associates, and Tori Shinohara, a partner at Mayer Brown and a member of the Consumer Financial Services practice. We discuss key fair lending legal risks to consider when conducting...
Nov 30, 2023
In this episode, hosts Lauren Pryor and Brian Hale are joined by three seasoned Mayer Brown attorneys: Stephanie Vasconcellos, Kim Leffert, and Peter Kim. They discuss key considerations for diligence in equity and asset transactions, including corporate and employment matters such as employee classification. They will...
Nov 9, 2023
In this episode, “Term Sheet Negotiations,” Lauren, Brian and Jay will discuss the key deal points that should be addressed during the LOI stage and in the term sheet. They emphasize the importance of framing key economic issues and retention arrangements early in the negotiations. Additionally, the hosts will touch...