"Things don't just fall into place by accident. A
good dealmaker understands that it's his job to finesse things
into place."
In this era of shrinking global markets, Mergers &
Acquisitions ('M&A') are used as
instruments of growth and to gain easy market access. Factors such
as market expansion, opening up of economies, favorable regulatory
frameworks, divestitures and realignments have led to an increase
in the volume and size of M&As. This article attempts to deal
with some of the common slip-ups that can be avoided in such
M&A transactions.
Five common slip-ups – the legal standpoint
Not so 'materially diligent' due
diligence. Due diligence not only
helps in identifying and mitigating risks associated with
undertaking a transaction but also forms the basis for inclusion of
key commercial and legal terms in the definitive documents.
However, when faced with a large volume of information to review
and tight deadlines, it is easy to lose focus and overlook
