Merger arb / event driven

I've been a fundamentals investor for the past few years and have an opportunity to join a more event driven / merger arb or capital markets type single manager. I would be very grateful if anyone can please provide some thoughts on joining a fund with a strategy like this whether that be firsthand or secondhand

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