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EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 12 MIN

Clause & Effect Podcast Series | Think you know mergers and acquisitions?

from CDH Conversations · host CLIFFE DEKKER HOFMEYR

In the second episode of the Clause & Effect Podcast Series, Phetha Mchunu and Roxanne Bain unpack some of the biggest myths in mergers and acquisitions (M&A).In the second episode of the Clause & Effect Podcast Series, Phetha Mchunu and Roxanne Bain, in the Corporate & Commercial practice, unpack some of the biggest myths that quietly shape how deals unfold, from “price is all that matters” to the assumption that “synergies will sort themselves out.”Together, they unpack and pressure-test the common assumptions that influence deal timelines, value, and risk. Expect practical insights, clear takeaways you can apply with your teams and clients, and a few light moments along the way.Stay tuned until the end for a fun myth about what it’s really like to be an M&A lawyer.

In the second episode of the Clause & Effect Podcast Series, Phetha Mchunu and Roxanne Bain unpack some of the biggest myths in mergers and acquisitions (M&A).In the second episode of the Clause & Effect Podcast Series, Phetha Mchunu and Roxanne Bain, in the Corporate & Commercial practice, unpack some of the biggest myths that quietly shape how deals unfold, from “price is all that matters” to the assumption that “synergies will sort themselves out.”Together, they unpack and pressure-test the common assumptions that influence deal timelines, value, and risk. Expect practical insights, clear takeaways you can apply with your teams and clients, and a few light moments along the way.Stay tuned until the end for a fun myth about what it’s really like to be an M&A lawyer.

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