Introduction | In Principle

When approaching the legal side of an M&A transaction, management will typically already have completed the stage of taking a strategic decision to buy or sell the specific unit or set of assets.

As a model, transactions may be broken down into the following stages:

• PreliminariesNote, the link will open in a new window
• Due diligenceNote, the link will open in a new window
• Negotiation and drafting of transaction documentationNote, the link will open in a new window
• ClosingNote, the link will open in a new window (conclusion of the operative agreement or agreements)
• Post-closing actionsNote, the link will open in a new window.