Mitigating Antitrust Risks in Due Diligence between Competitors

In the realm of mergers & acquisitions (“M&A”) transactions, corporations almost always undergo due diligence, wherein the buyer conducts a thorough investigation and evaluation of the target company before entering into a transaction. In the context of due diligence operations, antitrust challenges may arise in specific situations, such as when the involved parties are direct competitors. The purpose of this post is to illustrate the instances when antitrust risks emerge during due diligence concerning M&A operations between competitors and to propose suggestions mitigating these risks.

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