Merger & Acquisition (M&A) Dispute Resolution

Merger disputes can often arise between parties owing to the complex nature of transactions involved in selling, purchasing and combining two or more companies. As one of the leading offshore law firms that specialises in both mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and dispute resolution, Appleby is able to offer unparalleled legal advice in the area of merger disputes.

Offshore merger disputes

We understand that buying or selling a business is never a straightforward process. Whether a pre-closing or post-closing dispute, our team of merger disputes lawyers are able to leverage our firm’s deep understanding of commercial issues in M&A transactions, including in particular the valuation of shares, along with relevant statutes and legal precedents.

From due diligence to dispute resolution, we possess the necessary legal expertise to ably navigate shareholder rights and contractual obligations including breach of warranty, indemnity and price adjustment issues. Trust in our technical acumen to deliver comprehensive legal support throughout your M&A journey and to safeguard your interests with precision and integrity.

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Cayman merger disputes Lawyers

Our Merger Disputes lawyers in the Cayman Islands regularly advise dissenting shareholders who are dissatisfied with offer-merger consideration in proceedings to resolve the fair value of shares.

The team, which also has experts based in Hong Kong, is regarded as a market leader in respect to both appraisal rights claims and advising on fiduciary duty considerations. This is evidenced by rankings and commentary in highly respected legal directories such as Chambers and Partners, and The Legal 500, with recent praise of our Cayman dispute resolution team highlighting how “they are very alive to commercial issues and pressures, and they are mindful of this when discussing their strategy” (Chambers).

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