Melissa Sawyer, Co-Head of S&C’s global Mergers & Acquisitions Group, joined The Deal for an episode of their “Drinks with The Deal” podcast. She discussed her path to M&A, how technological advancements have impacted knowledge management within law firms, and the importance of “emotional quotient” and listening skills when navigating M&A deals.
“I have always loved M&A and I think it’s because it is not particularly rule-bound and there is lots of room for creativity,” she said. “There is a very human element to it where your success or failure as a dealmaker can depend to a great extent on your EQ and your ability to calibrate your approach depending on who is across the table from you.”
Listen to the full podcast episode: “Drinks with The Deal: Sullivan & Cromwell’s Melissa Sawyer”