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Crafting a Competitive LOI in Lower Middle Market M&A

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In the lower middle market — typically deals between $10 million and $100 million — the letter of intent (LOI) serves as a pivotal document that sets the tone for the transaction, shapes the seller’s expectations, and...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Common Mistakes and Practical Advice When Acquiring a Company with a 401(k) Plan

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When acquiring a company that offers its employees retirement benefits via a 401(k) plan, a lot can go wrong and recent law changes and litigation trends have created more complications. Buyers who fail to understand and...more

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Tariffs and Trade Series: What Investors Need to Know

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Unprecedented uncertainty brought on by quickly evolving tariff policies is creating challenges and additional considerations for investors and other capital providers. Different countries will have different tariffs,...more

Knobbe Martens

Fashion’s New Powerhouse: IP Lessons from Prada’s $1.375 Billion Versace Deal

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On April 10, 2025, Italian fashion house Prada announced its acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings for $1.375 billion, uniting two of Italy’s most iconic luxury brands. Though financial implications have grabbed...more

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The Human Factor in M&A Transactions

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When considering the most critical components of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), parties typically focus on deal structure, legal due diligence, and financial modeling. While important to getting a deal done, this focus often...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle, Part 2: Business Acquisition and Post-Closing Disputes

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There’s a tongue-in-cheek joke within the legal industry that transactional lawyers create the problems, and the litigators get paid to clean them up. It’s a cautionary reminder to transactional lawyers: if the dealmaking...more

Ankura

Strategic Transition Service Agreements: Ensuring Seamless Business Continuity in M&A Transactions

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Transition Service Agreements (TSAs) play a critical role in acquisitions across various industries. These agreements outline the terms whereby the divested company pays (or receives payment from) the parent company for...more

Opportune LLP

The Ultimate Guide for M&A Success: How People Power Deals

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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) often come with bold promises, streamlined operations, enhanced market share, and increased profitability. But here’s the hard truth: more often than not, these promises fall short. Studies show...more

BakerHostetler

Methods To Allocate Tariff-Related Risks in M&A Agreements

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Buyers and sellers that are parties to an M&A transaction should carefully consider whether the risks associated with tariffs that have already been imposed or that may be imposed in the future may significantly impact the...more

King & Spalding

2025 M&A Outlook: Market Shake-Ups and Dealmaking Opportunities

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This report recaps significant M&A trends, developments and challenges from 2024 that will continue to play out over the next year, and highlights emerging market shake-ups and drivers. It provides key takeaways for...more

Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC

Preparing for a Representations and Warranties Underwriting Call in a Merger and Acquisition Transaction

When a buyer in a Merger and Acquisition (M&A) transaction seeks to obtain representations and warranties insurance (RWI), one of the key steps is the underwriting call. This call is a critical part of the insurer’s diligence...more

Stoel Rives LLP

TrendWatch: Navigating a New Era in M&A

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There’s a kind of silence that happens before a deal falls apart. It’s not dramatic. No slammed phones, no hostile emails. Just a slow drip of delays, caveats, and quiet rejections. It’s a familiar sound to anyone navigating...more

Lathrop GPM

Should Your Business Be Worried About Tariffs?

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What Is a Tariff? A tariff is a tax or duty imposed on goods when they cross national borders. Most commonly, tariffs apply to imports, raising the cost of foreign-made products in the domestic market. ...more

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The Crucial Role of Patent Due Diligence in Mergers & Acquisitions: Spotting Patent Litigation Risks Before Closing a Deal

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) remain a common strategic priority for companies aiming to grow, innovate, or strengthen their market position. However, the complexity of these...more

Offit Kurman

Tariffs and DOGE: The Impact on Mergers and Acquisitions in 2025

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While many felt that 2025 might finally be the year of the rebound for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the M&A landscape has hit turbulence as we take off into the new year. In just the first few months, the new...more

DLA Piper

From the US to Brazil: Tackling Corruption Risks in M&A

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Corporate transactions, especially mergers and acquisitions (M&A), have become pivotal strategies for growth in an increasingly globalized economy. However, with this expansion comes the responsibility of navigating complex...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Navigating Life Sciences Transactions: Lessons from the Field

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This post is the fifth in our five-part series, Navigating Life Sciences Transactions, where our team of attorneys provides essential strategies and insights for successful life sciences transactions. Throughout this series,...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Common Privacy Pitfalls in M&A Deals

Many expect that deal activity will increase in 2025. As we approach the end of the first quarter, it is helpful to keep in mind privacy and data security issues that can potentially derail a deal. We discussed this in a...more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

M&A Trends in 2025: What Professional Service Firms Need to Know Before Selling

Professional services firms remain highly sought after by private equity (PE) investors. As of February 2025, the M&A landscape is showing promising signs of resurgence, with expectations of increased deal activity throughout...more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

Insurance Advisory Services for Private Equity Sponsors: A Conversation with Ryan Seager at Associated (Part 1)

To help businesses, investors, and deal professionals better understand the evolving M&A market, Robert Connolly – a partner in and leader of LP’s Corporate Practice Group – shares a series of conversations with M&A experts. ...more

Ankura

The Critical Importance of Tax Due Diligence in Modern Business Transactions

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In today's complex and ever-evolving business landscape, tax due diligence has emerged as a critical component of financial analysis and risk management in mergers, acquisitions, and other significant business transactions....more

StoneTurn

Advance in Africa: Risk Mitigation Strategies

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Growing competition in Africa provides ample opportunities for businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs, but requires a strategic approach to navigate new challenges and opportunities. For success to be realized, new market...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Key Considerations for Alcohol Suppliers in M&A Transactions

As one of the most heavily regulated sectors in the United States, almost no aspect of the alcohol industry is untouched by regulatory considerations, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Whether it is a venture...more

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

Eleven Concepts Business Teams Need to Know About Indemnification and Protection in Private Company M&A: Cutting Through the...

Privately held businesses are rarely bought or sold “as is.” Buyers of most businesses usually expect the sellers to make a comprehensive set of “representations” or “reps.” In other words, statements about the business that...more

Oliva Gibbs

OG Talks: Good Energy and Navigating Transactions

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Join Oliva Gibbs LLP's co-owners Brad Gibbs and Zack Oliva, alongside Partner Patrick Schenkel, as they delve into the intricacies of transactional law in the oil and gas sector. From navigating jurisdiction-specific...more

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