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Use of M&A insurance on the rise

Forecasts of increased M&A activity, combined with a global economic climate where risk aversion is the name of the game, present an opportune moment for examining M&A insurance as a viable means of reducing risks in business transactions. The most common type of transaction insurance is Representation and Warranties (R&W) insurance, which targets the net … Continue reading

Golden parachutes on the rise during down economy

This post was contributed by Éric L’Italien, Lawyer, Norton Rose Canada Given the shaky economy over the past couple of years and the reduced number of takeovers, mergers and acquisitions, one would have expected a decline in indirect compensation such as golden parachutes. However, according to a recent Alvarez & Marsal study, there has been a 32% increase over the … Continue reading
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