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November 5, 2026
Coordinating Counsel and Advisers in Cross Border Acquisitions
Coordinating Counsel and Advisers in Cross Border Acquisitions
Synopsis: This article presents practical considerations for coordinating counsel, accountants, financial advisers, and client representatives in cross-border private-company acquisitions. The article explains clearly defined deal parameters, designated lead counsel, jurisdiction-specific advice, deliberate engagement and communication protocols, disciplined tax integration, and an integrated transaction-management process can mitigate ethical risks and prevent inconsistent assumptions from undermining structure,...
October 21, 2026
Warning Signs in an M&A Deal
Warning Signs in an M&A Deal
Selling a business is rarely just a financial transaction. For many owners, it represents decades of work, personal risk, and responsibility for employees, customers, and the company’s reputation. When an attractive offer arrives, attention naturally turns to the purchase price, valuation multiple, and anticipated closing proceeds. Those terms matter. But another consideration can be nearly...
October 12, 2026
The Legal Foundation for Actual Growth
The Legal Foundation for Actual Growth
“Growth” is everywhere. We judge economies by GDP and job growth. Companies announce growth targets. Founders track revenue, EBITDA, headcount, customers, and market share. But growth is not simply more revenue. As a business gets larger, the legal, financial, tax, and operational systems supporting it have to grow with it. A company can survive a...