On January 28, Skadden held a webinar titled "Utility M&A Update" as part of its three-part Energy M&A Webinar Series. The program addressed topics such as the impact of industry consolidation; utilities shedding noncore assets; regulatory risk-sharing in M&A agreements; regulatory approvals and lessons learned; and a 2016 market outlook. Speakers included Washington, D.C. partners Pankaj Sinha, Mike Naeve and Katherine Ashley.