In this episode, Tony Damian and Amelia Morgan talk with John O'Sullivan (affectionately known in the market as "JO’S"), a well-known M&A practitioner, chairman and company director with decades of deal experience.

JO'S shares his insights on takeover approaches: how to navigate those critical first steps and the importance of good preparation.

He also reflects on the influence of institutional shareholders, offers some do's and don'ts for potential bidders, and, as an unabashed fan, provides his thoughts on the role of the Takeovers Panel.

Watch all of our episodes in the Ahead of the Deal series here. For more information about our global corporate practice, visit our Corporate and M&A page.

The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.

In this episode, <a href="https://www.ashurst.com/en/people/tony-damian/">Tony Damian</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ashurst.com/en/people/amelia-morgan/">Amelia Morgan</a> talk with John O'Sullivan (affectionately known in the market as "JO&rsquo;S"), a well-known M&amp;A practitioner, chairman and company director with decades of deal experience.
JO'S shares his insights on takeover approaches: how to navigate those critical first steps and the importance of good preparation.
He also reflects on the influence of institutional shareholders, offers some do's and don'ts for potential bidders, and, as an unabashed fan, provides his thoughts on the role of the Takeovers Panel.
Watch all of our episodes in the Ahead of the Deal series <a href="https://www.ashurst.com/en/insights/ahead-of-the-deal-australian-m-and-a-briefing/vodcast/">here</a>. For more information about our global corporate practice, visit our <a href="https://www.ashurst.com/en/what-we-do/services/ashurst-legal/corporate-and-ma/">Corporate and M&amp;A page</a>.
The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.

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The commercial world is always changing and the legal landscape never stands still. Keeping pace with all those changes, and knowing how they affect your organisation, is a big responsibility and a challenging task. Ashurst Legal Outlook will keep you at the forefront of the most pressing legal issues, offering insights from legal experts across our international network.

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Tony Damian and Amelia Morgan are joined by veteran M&A practitioner John O'Sullivan ("JO'S") to unpack the board's role in takeovers. JO'S shares candid insights on preparing for bids, the value of a strong share price, advice for bidders, and why the Takeovers Panel remains a vital Australian institution.