It’s not everyday that I get to sit in an audience filled with some of the brightest legal minds in the bay. But last Wednesday I did. At CLO, five legal leaders shared their thoughts and advice for more successful M&As.

Mergers and acquisitions present a unique set of challenges for an organization. One of the biggest deals that can be made, one would think it would be all hands on deck to ensure the deal goes off without a hitch and the company doesn’t run into any compliance or risk issues. Yet, as I learned at Argyle’s Chief Legal Officer Leadership Forum (CLO) last week, Legal is often left out of the conversation until late in the game. A mistake. Legal can bring a lot to the table when it comes to M&As. Here’s how.

Sarah Bradley, General Counsel at Campari America, said, “Every contract clause is a battle scar. You learn from your mistakes.“ What did she mean?

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