Representation & Warranty Insurance (“RWI”) is specialty insurance coverage purchased for M&A deals which provides third-party insurance coverage for certain breaches of the Seller’s representations and warranties in the...more
Indemnification is a key component in virtually every M&A deal, serving as a detailed and nuanced contractual risk allocation device between the Buyer and Seller. Though drafted in a two-way fashion, indemnity operates in the...more
Net Working Capital (“NWC”) targets and purchase price adjustments are a nearly universal reality in private M&A deals, though often a neglected and misunderstood topic. To greatly simplify, the NWC target is the minimum...more
We looked at 28 deals across Asia that were signed or closed pre-COVID in which the buyer or a group of affiliated buyers acquired all or a significant majority of the outstanding equity of the target, examined the common key...more
In mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) transactions, the definitive purchase agreement (whether asset purchase agreement, stock purchase agreement, or merger agreement) typically contains provisions for post-closing purchase...more
The long-awaited real estate law aimed at regulating the real estate industry in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has been released amid much enthusiasm with industry participants hoping it will give impetus to the real estate...more
The Florida Supreme Court today issued its opinion in North Carillon, LLC v. CRC 603, LLC, No. SC12-75 (January 23, 2014), reversing the Third DCA decision in the case (CRC 603, LLC v. North Carillon, LLC, 77 So.3d 655 (Fla....more