M&A Risk Advisor

M&A is a knowledge hub dedicated to providing information and resources to educate the mergers and acquisition market about risks and how to avoid them.

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Litigators Matthew Scott and Rowan LaCasse of Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP explain why parties to an M&A should be wary when using purchase price adjustment clauses.
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Representations and warranties (R&W) insurance is a useful tool for buyers looking to get deals done. Jonah Goldberg of Liberty GTS explains why local R&W expertise is important when insuring Canadian M&A transactions.

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A common misconception is that Representations and Warranties Insurance is not applicable to lower mid-market transactions. @BFLCANADA provides helpful case studies illustrating that this is not the case:

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@wildlaw provides an overview of some of the most important legal issues that should be considered when negotiating and drafting a letter of intent.

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Finding the answer to how much your business is worth can seem overwhelming and complex for many business owners, but addressing the issue is vital.

@BDO_Canada outlines the importance of formal valuations.

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Liberty GTS explains how representations and warranties insurance can add significant value over uninsured deals in protecting ongoing business relationships between parties post-closing of a transaction.

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@wildlaw provides guidance on structuring considerations for using #earnouts in M&A transactions. https://t.co/rZ1dHOekWq

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Liberty GTS outlines the distinct advantages with the single policy approach to M&A insurance that a prospective insured should consider before making its decision.

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Accounting issues may lurk beneath the surface of the target company’s financials, hidden in the details of the purchase agreement or the fine print of old contracts.

@BDO_Canada reviews some of the top flashpoints that are often overlooked.

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Parties to potential M&A transactions should anticipate and address any potential Competition Bureau review early to avoid the risk of unnecessary complications, including the involvement of the Competition Tribunal.

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While most understand that the sale of a business is a complex & time-consuming process, even sophisticated #businessowners are surprised by how much cost & effort is required.

Read @wildlaw's overview of important legal issues a vendor should consider https://t.co/C0glQAsG49

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Responding to an unsolicited acquisition offer can be a formidable task.

@BDO_Canada shares some of the most common items to consider when evaluating a potential deal.

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Every M&A deal includes the risk of disputes arising between the buyer and seller. Consider the use of dispute resolution clauses to mitigate this risk.

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Purchase & sale agreements often contain #restrictivecovenants that limit a party’s activities following completion of the transaction. A common restrictive covenant is a #noncompetition clause.

Learn more in @wildlaw & Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP blog:

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One area often overlooked during the evaluation & purchase of a target is tax due diligence.

@BDO_Canada shares how conducting tax due diligence as part of the purchase process helps a buyer ensure they are making a decision based on the facts.

https://t.co/V6ALjd96zT

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Understanding the duty of good faith contractual performance and how it applies to your M&A deal will mitigate risk to the transaction arising from allegations that this duty was breached.

Learn more in Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP's recent blog post:

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Solicitor-client privilege is a concept in Canadian law that broadly functions to protect communications between a lawyer and their client.

@wildlaw and Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP outline the steps parties can take to ensure privilege is protected.

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M&A transactions demand bespoke insurance solutions wherein risk is managed and mitigated through the strategic interplay of various products and strong broker/underwriter relationships.

Learn more in @BFLCANADA and LibertyGTS's recent blog: https://t.co/ZbX1d612r3

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In the past, organizations involved in M&As focused on financial, legal, and operational due diligence, but the rise of cyber espionage has brought cyber due diligence to the fore.
@BDO_Canada shares how to minimize risk from cyber threats during an M&A: https://t.co/6mZHLdCsDZ

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Despite efforts to get it right, an estimated 50% of M&A deals fail to realize expected values, and some even destroy value, post-acquisition.
@BDO_Canada shares how to use a 100-day plan to get your new business off to a great start: https://t.co/SL5puKEKjJ