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Meeting in the Middle: How the Sandals – Royal Caribbean Deal Uses a Joint Venture to Maximize Growth

by Connie D. Phelps | October 2, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

When it comes to business strategy, sometimes meeting halfway is the best way forward. In this week’s edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps cruises through the news of…

What Jimmy Buffett’s Estate Lawsuit Can Teach Businesses About Contract Planning

by Connie D. Phelps | September 18, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

Hope for the best. Prepare for the worst. And put it in writing. In this week’s edition of your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps takes a trip down to Margaritaville to discuss the lawsuits surrounding a battle for Jimmy Buffett’s $275 million estate and…

How Aon’s $30 Billion Strategic Acquisitions are Accelerating Business Growth

by Connie D. Phelps | September 4, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

There’s more than one way to grow a business. In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps analyzes the recent acquisitions by insurance giant Aon and explores how…

San Diego Padres Strike Multi-Billion-Dollar Deal with New Owners

by Connie D. Phelps | August 21, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps takes a swing at the recent record-setting sale of the San Diego Padres and explores why the…

Peacock Gets Premium Placement Thanks to NBCU’s Strengthened YouTube Partnership

by Connie D. Phelps | August 7, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

Great chemistry is for more than the movies. In this week’s edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps covers the recent streaming deal between NBCUniversal and YouTube and discusses why the partnership was the logical next step for the entertainment giants. Entertainment mainstay NBCUniversal recently…

Kraft Heinz Gets a Piece of Disney Magic

by Connie D. Phelps | July 24, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

Let’s get down to business (strategy). In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps explores the recently announced strategic partnership between media and entertainment behemoth The Walt Disney…

JPMorgan’s Long-Running Succession Race Enters Final Lap

by Rachel Goodnight | July 10, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. In this week’s edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps analyzes recent news from JPMorgan that it has moved forward in its succession planning and shares lessons…

Fox Bets Big on Streaming with Roku Acquisition

by Connie D. Phelps | July 10, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

A new challenger is entering the streaming wars. In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps tunes in to the recent announcement that Fox Corporation is acquiring Roku and breaks down what makes this deal a…

OpenAI Prepares for Multi-Billion-Dollar IPO and Ownership Shake-Up

by Connie D. Phelps | June 19, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

AI companies aren’t just disrupting the tech space – they’re coming for Wall Street. In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps explores the recent announcement that OpenAI has filed…

Phantom Equity as Equity Compensation

by Shelby Julien | June 18, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

What is Phantom Equity? Phantom equity is a useful tool for companies looking to attract and retain top talent without diluting the ownership interests of existing owners. It can be a more attractive incentive plan than stock options or annual cash bonuses linked to performance, especially for small, closely…