Tell Me How You Really Feel: Fairness Opinions in M&A Deals

Fairness opinions do more than simply assure a board of directors or shareholders that they are getting a good deal in an M&A transaction. They can help a target or seller’s directors satisfy their fiduciary duties and shield themselves from personal liability for accepting a proposed acquisition offer and recommending it to company shareholders. Dive deeper into the who, what, when, and why of fairness opinions with this practice note.

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