Doing the deal is only the beginning

Retaining top talent post M&A | 6 min read

Talent is an increasingly frequent deal driver in M&A transactions. Our 2022 M&A Study suggests that 36% of all European deals in 2021 could be linked to the acquisition of know-how or employees, up from 31% the year before. When you are essentially paying for highly skilled management, a successful sales team, or technical experts, ensuring a deal is successful ultimately comes down to retaining and incentivising those employees. Financial and contractual considerations are crucial, but businesses would be well advised not to ignore corporate culture.

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Mark Walker, Employment
Sarah McMaster, Corporate

Doing the deal is only the beginning

Retaining top talent post M&A | 6 min read

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