17 | Common Legal Diligence Issues Founders Face During M&A Transactions

SaaS founders are often overwhelmed by or underprepared for the legal diligence and purchase agreement negotiation during an M&A transaction. In this episode, Brian Lenihan from Choate, Hall and Stewart LLP joins Mike Lyon to discuss typical legal challenges that come up during the diligence process that founders should be aware of so they can be better prepared. This material is intended for informational purposes and is not intended to provide legal advice or a recommendation. The opinions voiced should not be construed as legal or investment advice and are not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney, accountant, and/or financial advisor. Vista Point Advisors does not provide legal advice.  Vista Point Advisors is a boutique sell-side investment bank providing unconflicted M&A and capital raising advice to founder-led software, AI, and internet businesses. We partner with entrepreneurs of growing businesses to help them understand their options in the marketplace so they can maximize business value, leverage their options, and realize their ideal outcomes. Securities offered through Vista Point Advisors, member FINRA/SIPC. This has been provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation. It is not intended to address all circumstances that might arise. The views expressed herein may change at any time subsequent to the date of issue. Opinions contained herein should not be interpreted as a guarantee of future results. Outcomes will vary depending on individual circumstances. Any examples used in this material are generic, hypothetical and for illustration purposes only. Testimonials from past clients may not be representative of the experience of other clients and there is no guarantee of future performance or success. Clients are not compensated for their comments.