Employment and Consulting Agreements in M&A Deals


Summary

The buyer in an M&A transaction will often seek to retain key employees of the target business, either on a relatively short-term basis to ensure a smooth transition following the closing of the transaction, or for a longer term to continue to manage the business into the future. This practice note provides an overview of issues for the M&A practitioner to consider when drafting and negotiating employment agreements or consulting agreements in the M&A context.