The Deal Bridge: Transition Services Agreement

In the complex world of M&A transactions, transition services agreements (TSAs) serve as critical bridges between deal closing and operational independence thus creating stability during organizational change while protecting core business functions. Our practice note on transition services agreements in M&A deals provides comprehensive guidance on designing effective transition frameworks that balance service continuity with strategic separation goals.

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