Despite the best intentions behind acquisitions and mergers, statistics show that in most cases they are unsuccessful. Why should this be the case?

A seasoned commercial and corporate lawyer with specific focus on the European and international insurance industry in senior in-house roles with major international financial service groups. Operating at C level and working closely with boards as both adviser and confidante including Corporate Secretarial and FCA/PRA approved roles.
A seasoned commercial and corporate lawyer with specific focus on the European and international insurance industry in senior in-house roles with major international financial service groups. Operating at C level and working closely with boards as both adviser and confidante including Corporate Secretarial and FCA/PRA approved roles.
Very wide commercial, corporate and compliance experience with specific expertise in the following areas:
Currently undertaking project based work in the financial services arena with most recent projects including the establishment of new insurance businesses and portfolio transfers
Despite the best intentions behind acquisitions and mergers, statistics show that in most cases they are unsuccessful. Why should this be the case?
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