October 16, 2025

The Middle-Market M&A Conference

Selling with Confidence: Mastering Financial Due Diligence in M&A

Venable will be sponsoring the Dealmakers Middle-Market M&A Conference in Chicago on October 16, where Jesse Hervitz will moderate the panel “Selling with Confidence: Mastering Financial Due Diligence in M&A.”

For sellers, the due diligence process can be one of the most challenging phases of a transaction—especially when financial questions or valuation discrepancies threaten to derail a deal. This session brings together experienced dealmakers and advisors to demystify the financial due diligence process, from preparing clean financials and anticipating buyer questions to addressing red flags head-on. Panelists will share strategies for navigating valuation gaps, aligning expectations, and keeping negotiations on track so sellers can preserve momentum, build buyer trust, and close with confidence.

You can learn more about the conference here.