Due diligence and risk mitigation in cross-border deals

As discussed in an earlier post, cross-border M&A deals are on the rise. Most businesses today are looking to unlock value from technology, emerging markets are flourishing and pursuing global investment opportunities and barriers to information have diminished. These are all factors giving rise to cross-border deals. Transaction risk in cross-border deals Cross-border deals come with many advantages, including the ability to expedite time to market, to scale and enhance brand recognition and to mitigate competition. However, cross-border deals are also accompanied by their unique set of disadvantages, making it all the more important to manage transactional risks. Parties’ perception of risk and due diligence processes must therefore evolve to consider factors accompanying cross-border transactions. Top risk factors in cross-border deals, according to a study conducted by Deloitte (the Study), include tax law, regulatory considerations, political stability, culture…

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