Greenberg Traurig New York Shareholder, Sylvia Simson will be speaking on a panel, 'Busted Deal' Disputes in the Wake of COVID-19, hosted by the American Bar Association (ABA) Litigation Section on Tuesday, July 19 at 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET.
Program Description: The COVID-19 pandemic and its immediate consequences put billions of dollars worth of M&A transactions in jeopardy. Rarely invoked 'material adverse effect' clauses and related provisions suddenly became the focus of deal parties and their legal counsel. It is important for M&A practitioners and their clients to understand how such provisions work and know the latest judicial guidance on when they are available. Join panelists as they discuss the role of 'material adverse effect' clauses and related provisions in M&A agreements during the pandemic. The panelists will discuss significant recent court decisions in 'busted deal' disputes, including the important role of expert evidence.