How to avoid M&A disputes - hosted by Grant Thornton

At Grant Thornton we see an increasing number of M&A disputes post-closing of a transaction. These disputes can relate to earn-outs, settlement mechanisms, fraud, and accounting principles. A large part of these disputes could be prevented if the SPA (Sales and Purchasing Agreement) included proper definitions, clearer agreements between buyer and seller on closing mechanisms, etc. During this networking event we will share the highlights of a study regarding M&A disputes conducted by Grant Thornton International. Ariën Oskam from the Grant Thornton Forensics team will present a few case studies where he acted as an independent expert to resolve a dispute. He will also provide you with tips & tricks on how to avoid a dispute in the future.

This is an informal event suitable for every M&A advisor – lawyers, tax specialists, and financial due diligence experts. Private Equity and Corporate M&A managers could also use the content to better manage their transactions, especially by formalising agreements using the SPA and other related documents.