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M&A--ironing out creases in integration: Margaret Harvey, partner, and Damon Rosamond-Lanzetta, managing associate, in the technology and outsourcing group at law firm Addleshaw Goddard discuss the legal complexities that surround outsourcing in an M&A environment.

Publication: Acquisitions Monthly
Publication Date: 01-MAR-08 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: M&A--ironing out creases in integration: Margaret Harvey, partner, and Damon Rosamond-Lanzetta, managing associate, in the technology and outsourcing group at law firm Addleshaw Goddard discuss the legal complexities that surround outsourcing in an M&A environment.(LEGAL AND REGULATORY)

Article Excerpt
The recent acquisition of ABN AMRO by the RBS-led consortium was unprecedented in size and complexity, but while the acquisition is complete, there is still much to be done before the project can be declared successful.

The allure of M&A is irresistible: growth, increased market share, economies of scale and scope, and cross-selling opportunities all figure. However, the object of corporate desire also poses threats to the CEO, whose ability to integrate the companies will be closely watched by shareholders, the market and the media. Many of the risks in M&A lie in the need to align disparate systems, processes and management.

The time of an M&A can be ideal to introduce an outsourcing model. Enlisting an independent IT partner at this juncture can bring a fresh perspective to the integration and allow the unbiased selection of the best IT at each company. A supplier can also sign up...

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