Join industry experts John Young, Corporate, Commercial and Finance Partner at Kingsley Napley, and Chris Andres-Pochon, Partner at Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC, as they explore the key differences between merger and acquisition practices in the UK and the US.
This podcast covers topics including warranties, representations, due diligence, indemnification and insurance policies. The discussion highlights differences in terminology, legal practice and market norms, providing valuable insights for businesses considering investments or expansion across the Atlantic.
John Young and Chris Andres-Pochon discuss:
- Representations and warranties
- Warranty claims in the UK
- The disclosure process
- Indemnification and survival periods
- Insurance policies
- Qualification by seller knowledge
- Sandbagging
You can watch our previous video on the key differences in M&A between the UK and the US with Levenfeld Pearlstein here. If you are looking to buy or sell a business in the UK, please get in touch with John Young.
More about the authors
John Young is a Partner in the Corporate, Commercial and Finance team, specialising in the business needs of entrepreneurial, high-growth and family businesses. He specialises in M&A and fundraising, with a particular focus on transactions in the £5m–£100m enterprise value range and private and capital markets fundraisings between £500,000 and £20m, often with a cross-border element.
Christopher Andres-Pochon is a Partner in Levenfeld Pearlstein’s Corporate Group. His practice focuses on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate governance matters. He has extensive experience advising clients on cross-border transactions, real estate joint ventures, M&A and other investment opportunities.
