Legal Aspects of Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers and Acquisitions attorney Stephen Dietrich joined an episode of Baker Tilly's Up to Speed podcast to discuss legal hurdles and roadblocks in the retail automotive buy-sell market. The conversation began with an explanation of partial deals, which increased in 2024. Mr. Dietrich highlighted questions surrounding the treatment of common employees (e.g., where an accounting department will be based) and the importance of ensuring lenders are apprised of and comfortable with how the transaction will happen. He then covered what to consider when buying or selling as a self-insured party, what steps will help mitigate the risk of post-closing disputes or even lawsuits, along with why early planning is essential for a smooth dealmaking process.

Duration: 43:30