Incentivising Key Employees to Stay On After an M&A Transaction

In the context of M&A, retaining key employees is essential to ensure business continuity, maintain client relationships, and achieve the strategic objectives of the transaction. Key employees often possess critical knowledge and skills that are integral to the success of the combined entity. As an aspiring commercial solicitor, you should be prepared to spot the risk of key employees leaving the business after the transaction, and propose potential solutions to dissuade them from doing so.