PLI’s Mergers & Acquisitions 2026: Advanced Trends and Developments

Practising Law Institute hosts “Mergers & Acquisitions 2026: Advanced Trends and Developments” from February 4–5, 2026. The program examines the latest developments in M&A litigation and features panels of leading legal and investment banking professionals, members of the Delaware judiciary and representatives from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Morris Nichols corporate counseling partner Patricia Vella co-chairs the program. Patricia and Morris Nichols corporate litigator John DiTomo participate as speakers. Patricia serves as a panel leader for “Controlling Stockholder Transactions,” session at 11:30 am ET on February 4, 2026. Her panel explores recent developments in structuring and executing transactions involving controlling stockholders.

John is a panelist on the “Delaware M&A Litigation Developments” session at 2:45 pm ET on February 5, 2026. The discussion focuses on how recent Delaware M&A developments can help attorneys identify potential issues in deal processes and counsel clients on matters involving controlling stockholders.

This program will be held in-person in New York City and live webcast. CLE opportunities are available. For more information, visit the PLI website.