Despite the best intentions behind acquisitions and mergers, statistics show that in most cases they are unsuccessful. Why should this be the case?
Dr Spedding’s experience encompasses constitutional law, community law, copyright law, corporate advice, joint ventures, Reputation Risk management, project finance, drafting contracts, consultancy agreements and technology transfer. Based in London, she specialises as an independent legal adviser in environmental law and has been involved in a number of donor-financed environmental projects in Asia, notably India, where she was admitted to the New Delhi Bar as an Advocate in 1989.
Dr Spedding’s experience encompasses constitutional law, community law, copyright law, corporate advice, joint ventures, Reputation Risk management, project finance, drafting contracts, consultancy agreements and technology transfer. Based in London, she specialises as an independent legal adviser in environmental law and has been involved in a number of donor-financed environmental projects in Asia, notably India, where she was admitted to the New Delhi Bar as an Advocate in 1989. She is also a Special International Adviser for SAARC Law.
She has advised on CSR and corporate responsibility over many years to enable organisations to integrate these concepts to improve performance within the organisations and achieve a sound reputation. Dr. Spedding has extensive experience in and knowledge of international and comparative developed and developing regulatory regimes. She has assisted with particular regulatory drafting needs, as well as implementation and enforcement aspects in various jurisdictions.
Despite the best intentions behind acquisitions and mergers, statistics show that in most cases they are unsuccessful. Why should this be the case?
In order to minimise their risk and get the best terms, both the vendor and the purchaser need to take a proactive strategic approach to due diligence, project management and new technologies can be used to improve the due diligence process