Advising on Cross-Border Mergers - Key Issues & Practical Insights

Introduction

With over 40 years of experience in cross-border M&A, specialist Robin Johnson brings deep insight into the challenges and practicalities of advising on international transactions.

As international deals become increasingly common - whether involving a foreign purchaser acquiring a UK business or transactions spanning multiple jurisdictions - understanding the nuances is more important than ever.

While there is some degree of standardisation in cross-border M&A, jurisdiction-specific complexities remain. From the intricacies of governing law clauses and their enforceability to the challenges of using locked box mechanisms, these transactions require careful navigation.W&I insurance is also evolving, with insurers offering new enhancements, and knowing how to secure the right cover is crucial.

This webinar will provide you with a practical overview of the key issues and considerations when advising on cross-border deals, helping you to anticipate common challenges and approach transactions with confidence.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The approach to agreeing Heads
• The approach to vendor and purchaser due diligence
• Understand the approach to SPAs
• Individual clauses in SPAs
• Identify and mitigate common pitfalls
• Apply practical insights from case studies

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Friday 5th December 2025

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