Tax Provisions in M&A Transactions

In this CLE program, panelists addressed the implications of various tax provisions in M&A transactions. The presentation highlighted tax provisions associated with structuring, indemnities, representations and warranties, and covenants in equity and asset deals. Panelists examined the implications of these tax provisions for buyers and sellers across different industries, including for transactions that include representation and warranty insurance, auction bids, and fully negotiated deals.

Panelists also offered strategies for drafting these provisions and interacting with the corporate team—including in-house counsel—throughout the negotiation process.