Insurance for Cyber Risks in M&A Transactions

Cyberattacks are an increasingly common risk for corporations in the modern age. As a result, sophisticated buyers in a mergers & acquisitions (M&A) transaction often need to do more than perform cyber due diligence when mitigating cyber risks connected to the acquisition of a target company. This practice note, drafted by Jennifer H. Thiem and Jeffrey J. Meagher of K&L Gates LLP, discusses two important options for forward-thinking buyers in an M&A transaction to consider: stand-alone cyber insurance and representations and warranties insurance.

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