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Bidding wars: The power of competitive tension in M&A
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Bidding wars: The power of competitive tension in M&A

Episode 2 Feb 13, 2026
Guest
Nitin Premchandani Senior Director, Infrastructure M&A Advisory at PwC

John is joined by Nitin Premchandani, a Senior Director in PwC’s Infrastructure M&A Advisory team.

Nitin has deep experience in deal origination and execution, working with GPs, institutional investors, and portfolio companies on high-value infrastructure and energy transactions.

In this episode, he explains why competitive tension is essential to protecting deal value. He also shares how to keep buyers engaged, deliver for clients when challenges arise, and build long-lasting partnerships.

Listen to Nitin’s insights on:

  • What investors look for before committing capital
  • Building credibility quickly in complex deals
  • Staying in the detail across multiple mandates
  • How to lead when things go wrong
  • Winning repeat business in a competitive market