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James (“Jamie”) Mercer is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group in the firm’s San Diego (Del Mar) and London offices.

Transactions in the United States and the United Kingdom can have material differences, particularly with respect to purchase price adjustment mechanics, due diligence processes, equity incentives, third-party reliance on diligence reports, sandbagging provisions, MAC closing conditions, and auction processes. This article explores these areas further, providing insights into how legal frameworks and market practices differ between the two jurisdictions.Continue Reading Crossing the Atlantic: Navigating Differences in US and UK M&A Practice