In a typical sale of a private equity portfolio company, sell-side success fees payable to bankers and financial advisors represent one of the most significant transaction costs. Although most types of success fees are...more
In our third issue, we looked at some focus areas for insurers in the fintech, edtech and healthtech/ medtech sectors. In our fourth and final note, we dig deeper into the areas of underwriting focus for artificial...more
In our second issue, we looked at some focus areas for M&A insurers in the software/SaaS, internet telephony and on-demand sectors. In this note, we dig deeper into key underwriting topics for fintech, edtech and healthtech/...more
1/21/2021
/ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Commercial Insurance Policies ,
Corporate Sales Transactions ,
EdTech ,
FinTech ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
HITECH Act ,
Innovative Technology ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Online Safety for Children
In our first issue, we looked at how valuation, IP and cyber were areas of key focus for M&A insurers on most tech transactions. In this note, the attention shifts to distinct areas of focus for underwriters around three...more
Since March 2020, over 80% of the deals McGill and Partners have advised on have been in the technology sector. Whether it is software as a service, enterprise risk management, fintech, or technology infrastructure, what is...more
During economic downturns, private technology companies often seek emergency funding from existing VC and growth equity investors. These financings, sometimes called “inside rounds,” create conflicts of interest for boards...more
5/18/2020
/ Business Judgment Rule ,
Corporate Sales Transactions ,
D&O Insurance ,
Duty of Care ,
Duty of Loyalty ,
Entire Fairness Standard ,
Exculpatory Clauses ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Financial Distress ,
Indemnification ,
Personal Liability ,
Venture Capital
After years of sky-high valuations, private equity funds and strategics will have ample opportunity to buy technology companies at a discount in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. This article highlights the unique...more
5/16/2020
/ Business Development ,
Business Opportunities ,
Compensation & Benefits ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Sales Transactions ,
D&O Insurance ,
Distressed Assets ,
Economic Downturn ,
Emerging Technology Companies ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Layoff Notices ,
Transitional Arrangements ,
WARN Act