Clifford Felig, Partner at Meitar | Law Offices.
International business transactions often present unique challenges that are vastly different from local ones. The complexity increases exponentially when these transactions involve mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Clifford Felig, Partner at Meitar Law Offices, discusses the challenges of cross-border deals, particularly in Isreal, where he had most of his experiences.
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Episode Timestamps
00:00 Intro
03:44 Finding an attorney for cross-border deals
08:01 Challenges of cross-border deals
14:55 Being mindful of the time difference
16:21 Key differences in local laws
19:18 Nature of deals in Isreal
21:40 Mitigating Risks
25:19 Differences in Negotiations
28:10 Difference in presenting LOI
29:56 Key differences in price negotiations
33:33 The American stereotype
36:59 Indemnification issues
39:40 Confidentiality
43:20 Differences in diligence
46:43 The importance of an attorney’s experience
48:09 Negotiating legal fees
52:22 Integrating Cross-Border Deals
53:32 Signs of a bad counsel
