Whether you are buying or selling a company ? and regardless of the size of the transaction, the nature of the parties, the target company's industry or even the deal structure ? the basic architecture of the definitive agreement is generally the same.
One of the most nettlesome challenges business partners face when entering into a new venture is selecting an appropriate dispute resolution mechanism. The topic is inherently difficult for many entrepreneurs and executives because it requires them to address the possibility of failure at the outset of a relationship they necessarily believe will succeed.
As the owner of a business, one of the most important decisions you will make is to sell your company. One of the most important relationships you will forge in that process is with an investment banker.