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M&A Amid Trade Uncertainty

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Overview

Shifts in North American and global trade dynamics are raising multifaceted questions for M&A.

Trade-related issues can vary widely and impact different targets and transactions in various ways. The task for buyers and sellers is how to adjust their negotiation, deal structure and risk allocation strategies.

We consider, among other things:

  • Valuation and due diligence
  • Representations & warranties
  • Ordinary course and MAE clauses
  • Closing conditions
  • Earnouts, holdbacks and escrows 

With well-advised negotiation, drafting and strategy, risks can be mitigated and opportunities can be seized. 

Business goes on, and dealmaking continues.

 

 

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Team

Primary Contacts
  • Caitlin Rose, Partner | Co-Leader, Private Equity, Montréal, QC, +1 514 397 5277, [email protected]
  • Sean S. Stevens, Partner | Co-Leader, Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions (CM and M&A), Toronto, ON, +1 416 868 3352, [email protected]
  • Gesta A. Abols, Partner | Co-Leader, cross border and international practice, Toronto, ON, +1 416 943 8978, [email protected]
  • W. Ian Palm, Partner | Co-Leader, Energy and Climate, Toronto, ON, +1 416 865 5155, [email protected]
  • Sarah Gingrich, Partner | CO-LEADER, CAPITAL MARKETS AND MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS (CM AND M&A), Calgary, AB, +1 587 233 4103, [email protected]
  • Brad Schneider, Partner | Emerging Technology & Venture Capital, Corporate/Commercial, Calgary, AB, +1 403 261 5502, [email protected]
  • Kareen A. Zimmer, Partner | Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Services Regulatory, Vancouver, BC, +1 604 631 4775, [email protected]
  • Enoch H. Chang, Partner | Corporate/Commercial, Vancouver, BC, +1 604 631 4803, [email protected]
Caitlin Rose, Partner | Co-Leader, Private Equity Caitlin Rose Partner | Co-Leader, Private Equity Montréal, QC +1 514 397 5277
Sean Stevens Toronto Lawyer Sean S. Stevens Partner | Co-Leader, Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions (CM and M&A) Toronto, ON +1 416 868 3352
Gesta Abols Toronto Lawyer Gesta A. Abols Partner | Co-Leader, cross border and international practice Toronto, ON +1 416 943 8978
Ian Palm Lawyer in Toronto W. Ian Palm Partner | Co-Leader, Energy and Climate Toronto, ON +1 416 865 5155
Sarah Gingrich, Partner | CO-LEADER, CAPITAL MARKETS AND MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS (CM AND M&A) Sarah Gingrich Partner | CO-LEADER, CAPITAL MARKETS AND MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS (CM AND M&A) Calgary, AB +1 587 233 4103
Brad Schneider, Partner | Emerging Technology & Venture Capital, Corporate/Commercial Brad Schneider Partner | Emerging Technology & Venture Capital, Corporate/Commercial Calgary, AB +1 403 261 5502
Kareen Zimmer Vancouver Lawyer (2) Kareen A. Zimmer Partner | Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Services Regulatory Vancouver, BC +1 604 631 4775
Enoch_Chang_Vancouver_Lawyer Enoch H. Chang Partner | Corporate/Commercial Vancouver, BC +1 604 631 4803

Authors

  • W. Ian Palm, Partner | Co-Leader, Energy and Climate, Toronto, ON, +1 416 865 5155, [email protected]
  • Gesta A. Abols, Partner | Co-Leader, cross border and international practice, Toronto, ON, +1 416 943 8978, [email protected]
  • Sarah Gingrich, Partner | CO-LEADER, CAPITAL MARKETS AND MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS (CM AND M&A), Calgary, AB, +1 587 233 4103, [email protected]
  • Brad Schneider, Partner | Emerging Technology & Venture Capital, Corporate/Commercial, Calgary, AB, +1 403 261 5502, [email protected]
  • Sean S. Stevens, Partner | Co-Leader, Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions (CM and M&A), Toronto, ON, +1 416 868 3352, [email protected]
  • Enoch H. Chang, Partner | Corporate/Commercial, Vancouver, BC, +1 604 631 4803, [email protected]
Ian Palm Lawyer in Toronto W. Ian Palm Partner | Co-Leader, Energy and Climate Toronto, ON +1 416 865 5155
Gesta Abols Toronto Lawyer Gesta A. Abols Partner | Co-Leader, cross border and international practice Toronto, ON +1 416 943 8978
Sarah Gingrich, Partner | CO-LEADER, CAPITAL MARKETS AND MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS (CM AND M&A) Sarah Gingrich Partner | CO-LEADER, CAPITAL MARKETS AND MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS (CM AND M&A) Calgary, AB +1 587 233 4103
Brad Schneider, Partner | Emerging Technology & Venture Capital, Corporate/Commercial Brad Schneider Partner | Emerging Technology & Venture Capital, Corporate/Commercial Calgary, AB +1 403 261 5502
Sean Stevens Toronto Lawyer Sean S. Stevens Partner | Co-Leader, Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions (CM and M&A) Toronto, ON +1 416 868 3352
Enoch_Chang_Vancouver_Lawyer Enoch H. Chang Partner | Corporate/Commercial Vancouver, BC +1 604 631 4803