Jan. 10, 2024 - What is a spurned seller’s recourse when a buyer walks away from a deal in breach of the purchase agreement? In private M&A, the answer is reasonably straightforward: sue the buyer to close the deal or to recover damages. In public M&A, however, the answer is murky at best. The problem arises...
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Aaron Atkinson in Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A on Dealmaking in 2024
Aaron Atkinson was featured in a recent article with Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A, discussing how likely interest rate cuts and falling inflation will boost M&A in 2024.
The article delves into how the 2024 M&A landscape in Canada faces uncertainties following a slow 2023, but despite challenges, there are reasons for optimism, including a stabilizing economic environment, continued interest of private equity and activity in certain key industries.
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