Welcome to yet another video with industry experts John Young, Corporate Commercial Partner at Kingsley Napley, and Chris Andres-Pochon, Partner at Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC.
This podcast delves into the distinctions between merger and acquisition practices in the UK versus the US. John and Chris talk about various aspects, including warranties, representations, due diligence, indemnification, and insurance policies. The discussion covers differences in terminology, legal practices, and market norms, offering detailed knowledge for those considering investments or business expansions across the Atlantic.
Join John Young and Chris Andres-Pochon to understand:
- Representation and Warranties
- Warranty Claims in the UK
- Disclosure Process
- Indemnification and Survival Periods
- Insurance Policies
- Qualification by Seller Knowledge
- Sandbagging
You can find our previous video on the key differences in M&A in the US vs. the UK 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 fundraisings, with a particular focus on M&A transactions in the £5m-100m enterprise value range and private and capital markets fundraises between £500,000 and £20m, often with a cross-border element.
Christopher Andres-Pochon is a partner in LP’s corporate group. His practice focuses on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate governance matters. He has extensive experience advising clients in cross-border transactions, real estate joint ventures, M&A and other investment opportunities.
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