The M&A Podcast: Deal or No Deal?
Episodes
Season finale: Wrapping up a year in M&A
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the Season 1 finale, hosts and National M&A co-leads Jason Saltzman and Danny Wakeling look back on a year of insightful co...
NDA and LOI: Part 2: The role of Letters of Intent in M&A – From confidentiality to commitment
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Building on our discussion of NDAs, this episode takes the next step in the transaction timeline — the Letter of Intent (LOI). Host Jason Saltzman i...
NDA and LOI’s: Part 1: The role of Non-Disclosure Agreements in M&A - Setting the foundation for a successful deal
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) may appear routine, yet in the M&A process they serve as a strategic cornerstone. In this episode, Jason Saltzman...
Private deal structure – Negotiating agreements and market trends
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The definitive agreement is where the rubber hits the road. In this closing chapter of our private deal structure series, host Danny Wakeling, Partner...
Private deal structure – Mastering due diligence and processes
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of our Private deal structure series, host Danny Wakeling, Partner and National Co-Lead of the M&A group continues the conve...
Private deal structure – Navigating transaction structures
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of our Private deal structure series, discover how to choose the right vehicle for your private M&A deal. Join host Danny Wakeling, Pa...
Franchising M&A – Navigating M&A in franchising and what makes it unique
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of our Franchising M&A series, host Danny Wakeling, Partner and National Co-Lead of the M&A Group is joined by Helen Fotinos, a Pa...
Franchising M&A – Franchising fundamentals and why it’s a hot M&A commodity
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part 1 of our Franchising M&A series, host Danny Wakeling, Partner and National Co-Lead of the M&A Group is joined by Helen Fotinos, a Part...
Hostile bids – How they look from a target’s perspective and how to prepare pre-launch and post-launch
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of hostile bids, Jason Saltzman, Partner and National Lead of Dentons’ M&A group, continues the conversation with Alex Farcas, ...
Hostile bids – Unsolicited takeovers and legal and strategic challenges
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jason Saltzman, Partner and National Lead of Dentons’ M&A group, is joined by his colleagues, Alex Farcas, M&A Partner and ...
IP in M&A – Cross-border IP challenges, third-party ownership and key post-closing considerations
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of our series on IP in M&A, Jason Saltzman, Partner and National Lead of the M&A group continues the conversation with Kristal All...
IP in M&A – Due diligence, risk mitigation and avoiding costly surprises
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As AI and technology reshape industries, intellectual property (IP) has become a critical asset in M&A deals. How can buyers ensure they’re acqu...
Indemnity and R&W Insurance – Negotiation Impacts and Key First-Time Considerations
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of our series on representation and warranty insurance, Danny Wakeling, Partner and National Co-Lead of Dentons Canada's M&A group,...
Indemnity and R&W Insurance – Key considerations, Standard Exclusions and Strategic Insights
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Danny Wakeling, Partner and National Co-Lead of Dentons Canada's M&A group, is joined by Riley Dearden, Partner an...