Dear WOM&AN Members and Friends,

Join us for an open session, hosted by WOM&AN in partnership with GESSEL, where we’ll take a closer look at one of the most critical – and often most negotiated – elements of M&A deals: representations and warranties.

In today’s fast-moving M&A landscape, it’s essential to understand not just the legal framework, but also the real-life negotiating dynamics. During this session, we’ll walk you through the key aspects of reps & warranties in a nutshell – their legal nature, standard scope, and practical function in risk allocation. And because we love making it real, we’ll throw in some negotiation tricks & tips too.

Expect a mix of fundamentals and insights that make a difference:
– What reps actually are and how they work
– Character of liability and common market standards
– Materiality and knowledge qualifiers—why words matter
– Repeat reps on closing or not?
– Claim periods, caps and baskets – how to structure risk
– Most common mistakes and how to avoid them

All in around 1.5h, no fluff – just clear, practical takeaways and a few juicy deal anecdotes to keep it engaging.

Meet Our Speakers
Diana Strzałkowska-Grad, Senior Associate at GESSEL
Diana advises private equity and venture capital funds, as well as strategic investors, across all stages of M&A transactions. She specializes in contractual matters and handles the negotiation of share purchase agreements, investment agreements, and corporate governance documents. Her work also involves day-to-day support for portfolio companies.

Bartłomiej Woźniak, PhD, Managing Associate at GESSEL
Bartłomiej is a seasoned legal advisor with over 11 years of experience in private equity, VC, and strategic M&A deals. He supports clients through every stage of the deal lifecycle—from structuring to post-deal integration—ensuring comprehensive and strategic legal guidance throughout.

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your expertise and sharpen your dealmaking skills.

𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐎𝐖