India:
Three Of The Most Common M&A Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
11 January 2019
Alliott Group (International)
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Mergers and Acquisitions ("M&A") is one of the
most common routes a business will take to achieve significant
growth. However, a failed M&A can have disastrous and
far-reaching consequences for all involved. This article by New
Delhi member law firm LexCounsel explores three of the most common
M&A pitfalls that are often overlooked but which can also be
easily avoided.
Author and lawyer Dimpy Mohanty begins by exploring some of the
main reasons M&A fail along with the potential consequences of
these on both businesses involved. Mohanty then details the three
most common oversights, namely underestimating due diligence,
mismatched expectations, and not involving professional advisors in
the final stages of the deal.
Read the full article here:
https://www.alliottgroup.net/practice-management-resources-for-owner-managed-firms/ma-pitfalls-lexcounsel/
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