Video: Cross-Border M&A - Opportunities and Dealbreakers in Europe

The European crisis has created significant opportunities for U.S. purchasers and others looking to acquire assets in Europe, but international investors need to be aware of the differences between laws and regulations in their own countries and those governing European mergers and acquisitions before deciding whether to pursue these transactions. In this installment of Dechert’s Video Briefing Series, corporate partners Jonathan Angell, Ermine Bolot, Eric Deltour, Doug Getter and William Lawlor examine several factors that could make or break such cross-border M&A deals, including due diligence, employment issues, contract conditions and the selection of local counsel.

Watch the video below or download the transcript (PDF).