John Blair is an attorney at K&L Gates, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, mezzanine finance transactions, and general corporate law. He represents public and private companies, private equity funds, and investment banking firms in corporate financing, securities, and M&A matters. Additionally, John advises public companies on corporate governance and federal securities law compliance. His extensive expertise ensures comprehensive legal support for complex M&A transactions and strategic investments.
In M&A, it’s very common for buyers and sellers to disagree on the value of the business. If both parties cannot agree on the price, the deal could fall apart. However, there are certain strategies and tools that both parties can use to compromise and be happy during closing. In this interview, John Blair, Partner M&A Attorney at K&L Gates, shares best practices on how to bridge valuation gaps in M&A.