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Coby Shirazi is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group in the firm's Los Angeles office.

Mergers and acquisitions activity is significantly influenced by economic conditions. Factors such as gross domestic product growth, interest rates and market volatility create an undeniable influence on deal volume. When economic circumstances are favorable, it can seem easy to close transactions. Conversely, when the economy faces headwinds, buyers are more cautious and often kick more tires before initiating closing wires.Continue Reading Pillars of Due Diligence