Structuring Deferred Consideration & Earn Out Mechanisms in Private Company Sales

Introduction

Deferred and earn out structures are increasingly common in uncertain markets. While they can bridge valuation gaps, they also introduce complexity and the potential for dispute. This session explores how to structure, negotiate and draft deferred consideration and earn outs that are commercially workable and legally robust.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Understanding how deferred and earn out consideration can bridge valuation gaps
• Aligning conditions with practical considerations and achieving balance between seller protection and buyer freedoms
• Analysis of recurring dispute patterns in M&A
• Precision drafting

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Friday 27th November 2026

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