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M&A in the USA: Key Differences between UK and US with Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC

John Young

Welcome to our latest video where we explore M&A practice in the USA to help UK buyers of US companies understand how the process may differ from their experience of UK acquisitions. From differences in regulatory landscapes to contrasting approaches to deal structuring and negotiation tactics, navigating M&A in the USA can be very different from the UK.  Being sensitive to differences in practice and culture can make a huge difference to the swift and effective implementation of your purchase.

Join industry experts John Young, Corporate Commercial Partner at Kingsley Napley, and Chris Andres-Pochon, Partner at Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC, as they cover:

  • Grasping the nuances of warranty claims;
  • Warranty caps;
  • Escrow arrangements;
  • The impact of "Knowledge" qualifiers on warranties;
  • Differences around the disclosure practice;
  • The indemnification process and caps;
  • And 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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