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GovCon M&A – Defense Tech, DOGE, and other Impacts and Predictions from the Second Trump Administration

Webinar | 05.06.25, 12:00 PM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT

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Crowell & Moring is excited to present a panel discussion with leading advisors specializing in GovCon M&A transactions. This webinar will dive into what these experts are seeing in the GovCon M&A market after the first three months of the Trump administration, including the focus on defense tech and where they see the record Defense budget headed, impacts from DOGE, terminations, federal agency downsizing, tariffs, and the administration’s targeting of consulting contracts, and what kinds of sellers are poised for success in the current market.

Panelists:

  • Peter Bilden, Co-Head of Global Aerospace, Defense and Government Services M&A Advisory, Kroll
  • Tim Garnett, Partner and Head of Aerospace and Defense (Americas), Oliver Wyman
  • Chris Smith, Managing Director and Head of Aerospace, Defense & Government Services, Harris Williams

Moderators:

  • Addie Cliffe, Partner, Crowell & Moring
  • Michael Samuels, Partner, Crowell & Moring

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