Aon | Professional Services Practice
Mergers & Acquisitions Solutions
When navigating the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) environment, it is imperative for professional service firms to be properly informed and do their homework – effective and informed due diligence is key.
The deal landscape for professional service firms is being shaped by many factors, new and old.
As firms navigate this space, it is critical that they have access to timely and targeted advice, as well as segment-specific tools, analytics and information to support their decision-making.
M&A and other market transactions are complex, time-critical and highly specialized. Firms need trusted partners who understand their M&A goals and challenges and bring actionable knowledge of the transaction processes.
Our M&A team, provides the following solutions and services:
- People Transaction Advisory
- Cyber Diligence
- Risk and Insurance Diligence
- Representations & Warranties Risk
- Tax Risk
- Litigation Risk
- Intellectual Property Solutions
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The deal landscape for professional service firms is being shaped by factors new and old – as firms navigate this space, it is crucial to consider the relevant risk trends and requisite due diligence processes.
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The Professional Services Practice and the Aon M&A and Transaction Solutions (AMATS) team will continue to monitor developments related to M&A and due diligence, particularly with relation to professional service firms, and related matters.
If you would like to discuss, please contact Jennifer Millar, Jens Peters, Daniel Hacikyaner.
Jennifer Millar
Managing Director
London
Jens Peters
Account Executive Manager
Montreal
Daniel Hacikyaner
Vice President and Director
Montreal
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