How Antitrust Risk Changes Deal Planning Before Signing
Learn how antitrust risk reshapes deal planning before signing, helping M&A teams spot regulatory issues early and avoid costly surprises.
When Hart-Scott-Rodino Filings Matter in M&A
Learn when Hart-Scott-Rodino filings can delay M&A closings and what founders, executives, and investors should know to avoid costly surprises.
What the 2023 Merger Guidelines Mean for Dealmakers
Learn what the 2023 Merger Guidelines mean for dealmakers, from antitrust risk and diligence to valuation and deal strategy.
The Final Legal Checklist Before You Close the Deal
There’s a point in every deal where everything feels done. The negotiations are behind you. The purchase agreement is largely agreed upon. The big issues—the ones that took weeks or months to work through—are resolved. …
How to Mitigate Risk With Legal Checklists and Templates
Most founders don’t realize where deals actually start to break. It’s not in the financials.It’s not in the growth story.And it’s almost never in the pitch. It happens later—quietly—when diligence begins to dig beneath the …
Seller Protections in Buyer-Favorable Markets
Not every deal happens in a strong seller’s market. In fact, many don’t. There are periods—sometimes lasting years—where buyers have more leverage. Capital gets more selective. Diligence gets deeper. Terms get tighter. And deals that …
Dispute Resolution Clauses: Mediation vs. Arbitration
Most founders don’t think about dispute resolution when they’re negotiating a deal. They’re focused on valuation. Structure. Terms. Timing. Not what happens if things go wrong. But experienced dealmakers think about it differently. Because they …
When to Use Escrow and Holdbacks in Deal Structures
There’s a moment in almost every deal where founders realize something they weren’t fully expecting. Not all of the money is coming at closing. Even after agreeing on valuation, even after negotiating terms, even after …
Limitations of Liability and Survival Periods Explained
There’s a moment in every deal where founders realize something important—and often uncomfortable. Even after closing, the deal isn’t fully behind them. Yes, ownership has transferred. Yes, the wire may have hit. But depending on …
How to Cap Liabilities in a Business Sale
There’s a point in every deal where founders start asking a different kind of question. Not “What is my business worth?” But… “What’s the most I could lose after this closes?” That question is where …