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Corporate

Mar. 30, 2016

The role of general counsel in M&A

The general counsel is essential to a successful transaction. Together, the CEO, CFO and GC are strategic deal leaders and the "brains and heart" of the deal. By Randy Mehrberg

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By Randy Mehrberg

Corporate M&A is a very big deal. It is at the very core of a company's strategy, and can result in great value. But M&A is hard to get right, and the risks associated with getting it wrong are enormous. Finding the right partner or acquisition; reaching consensus on strategy, social issues and operations going forward; working out all of the deal details; executing an agreement; obtaining financing, regulatory and shareholder ap...

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