Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (August 27, 2025) - Fort Lauderdale Partner Michael G. Platner will lead a “Going Liquid” market update webinar on private business mergers & acquisitions on August 27 at 11:00 a.m. ET.
Mr. Platner will be joined by Northern Trust Senior Vice President Rob Ashcroft and CBIZ Managing Director Cesar Estrada. This panel will give private business owners and investors an up-to-the-minute update on M&A, private equity, and liquidity trends, plus insights on valuations, capital deployment, and upcoming 2026 tax changes. This virtual presentation is designed to help participants prepare for sales, recapitalizations, or succession planning in today’s shifting economic landscape.
Mr. Platner serves as chair of Lewis Brisbois’ national Corporate Practice and co-chair of its Securities & Corporate Finance Practice. He works with clients to develop and execute business savvy legal strategies for businesses from an early stage through maturity, sale, and merger. “Going Liquid” workshops provide actionable advice to business owners who want to position their businesses successfully for growth, value creation, and ultimate liquidity events.