This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 23 October 2025 by Ms Cassandra Thomazios, Mr Ondrej Kucera, Mr Aaron Liew and Mr Tommy Wong. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks.
Overview:
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are no longer just buzzwords – they are reshaping the way companies approach mergers and acquisitions. From deal structuring to due diligence and legal risks, ESG considerations are now influencing critical decisions that determine business growth and sustainability. Join us for a focused session on how ESG considerations are transforming deal structuring, due diligence, and legal risk in M&A – with practical insights tailored to the Malaysian and regional context.
Talk Points:
- The role of ESG in due diligence and M&A transactions
- Legal considerations in structuring deals and transactions
- Local developments and international governance and principles
- Opportunities and pitfalls based on case studies on supply chain accountability
Speakers: Cassandra Thomazios (Partner), Ondrej Kucera (Secondee Associate), Aaron Liew (Associate)
Speaker – Moderator: Tommy Wong (Senior Associate)
A copy of the talk slide in PDF format is available for download here.
