How to Avoid M&A Disputes - Grant Thornton

At Grant Thornton they see an increasing number of M&A disputes post-closing of a transaction. These disputes can relate to earn-outs, settlement mechanisms, fraud, and accounting principles. A large part of these disputes could be prevented if the SPA (Sales and Purchasing Agreement) included proper definitions, clearer agreements between buyer and seller on closing mechanisms, etc.

During this networking event the Grant Thornton Forensics team - Wilfred van der Lee, Adam Azulai and Arien Oskam -  shared the highlights of a study regarding M&A disputes conducted by Grant Thornton International. The Grant Thornton team presented a few case studies where they acted as independent experts to resolve a dispute. They also provided the audience with tips & tricks on how to avoid a dispute in the future.