A smooth signing and closing is key to the success of any merger or acquisition. Although it may seem routine, the signing and closing of a transaction involves attention to detail and careful preparation. Therefore, counsel must be well organized and prepared so that last minute issues do not hold up the process.

Counsel typically conduct the signing and closing process and take on the responsibility for organizing the process, drafting and negotiating all closing documents, and obtaining signatures. For example, before the signing, counsel must:

In preparation for closing, counsel must, among other things:

This Toolkit contains a selection of continuously maintained resources to assist counsel through the entire signing and closing, from the initial preparation through the post-signing and post-closing. This Toolkit also provides helpful checklists and annotated documents to help make the signing and closing a smooth process.