Conveying Real Property in M&A Transactions

You are tasked with drafting a buy-side asset purchase agreement for the acquisition of a business that has several manufacturing sites. How do you properly convey the real estate assets as part of the M&A transaction? There are several issues to consider during the drafting process, including timing and closing mechanics, title insurance, property surveys, environmental concerns related to the owned real property, etc. Before drafting an acquisition agreement for a transaction involving the sale and conveyance of real property, check out this practice note.      

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