Resolving Post-Acquisition Disputes

While acquirers and vendors may be tempted to breathe a sigh of relief once a deal is complete, the truth is that the real work has only just begun. The sale and purchase of a business is a complex undertaking, and for many reasons, including different accounting principles, operational procedures and financial provisions, buyers and sellers often find themselves in dispute – either with each other or with another group of interested parties. Resolving such disputes can be lengthy, expensive and uncertain, and arbitration offers an attractive alternative to litigation. In this cover story, SRZ partner William H. Gussman, Jr. talks to Financier Worldwide Magazine about minimizing risks and resolution methods for post-acquisition disputes.