As part of the 2025 Lex Mundi Annual Conference in Nashville on May 7 to 9, attorneys from Bass, Berry & Sims are proud to join fellow member firms in leading dynamic discussions on cross-border M&A and litigation challenges.

Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms, connecting more than 150 premier firms across 125+ countries. The annual conference brings together legal leaders from around the globe to collaborate on emerging legal issues, share best practices, and strengthen cross-border relationships.

Cross-Border M&A: Insights on Global Deal Trends
Jon Stanley and Thad McBride of Bass, Berry & Sims will co-present a session on international M&A alongside Dr. Holger Alfes of Noerr (Germany) and Chika Igarashi of Nishimura & Asahi (Japan), offering practical insights into global transaction trends, regulatory hurdles and effective collaboration across jurisdictions.

Litigation Across Borders: Shared Challenges and Practical Strategies
Margaret Dodson, Paige Mills and Kathryn Walker of Bass, Berry & Sims will lead an interactive discussion exploring common litigation challenges around the world—from navigating high-stakes disputes in the public eye to managing opposing counsel. The session will invite real-time input from Lex Mundi members to compare approaches across jurisdictions and share effective strategies for dispute resolution and trial preparation.

HealthCare                                                                                                                                         Bill Mathias of Bass, Berry and Sims will lead a roundtable discussion revolving around the latest trends and regulatory challenges facing the Healthcare industry. The topics covered will include what to expect from the new administration in the realm of health policy, navigating complex fraud and abuse challenges and emerging healthcare regulatory issues in healthcare transactions.

To conclude the event, the firm will host the conference’s closing reception in our Nashville office.