Entries by Sharona White

Decoding M&A: Insights and Trends Shaping Success and Failure

The world of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) is a complex landscape, riddled with both triumphs and pitfalls. Understanding the dynamics at play in M&A is crucial for businesses looking to navigate this challenging but potentially rewarding terrain. Here are some key insights and trends that shed light on what drives success and failure in M&A. […]

Navigating the M&A Maze: Mastering the Art of Transition

Introduction The moment a merger and acquisition (M&A) deal is signed often feels like a triumphant finale. The reality, however, is that it’s just the beginning of a complex journey. The transition phase in M&A is where the real work begins, and it’s also where many deals find their true test of success or failure.  […]

CMaaS®: Revolutionizing Contract Management in the Digital Era

Introduction In a world where Software as a Service (SaaS) has transformed how we use technology, there’s a new acronym making waves in the corporate sector: CMaaS®, or Contract Management as a Service. Pioneered and trademarked by our organization, CMaaS® is set to revolutionize how companies handle their contract management processes. What is CMaaS®? CMaaS® […]

The Essential Role of Contract Review and Management in Private Equity Acquisitions

Introduction In the intricate world of Private Equity (PE), the acquisition and spin-off of a business unit are more than just financial transactions. They are strategic maneuvers that demand thorough due diligence, particularly in contract review and management. This blog highlights why contract review and management should be a cornerstone in the PE acquisition process. […]

How and Why do M&As Fail?

  M&A Operational Transition and Integration Failures: According to a report by KPMG, approximately 83% of M&A deals fail to boost shareholder returns, largely due to operational transition and integration issues (KPMG, “Unlocking the value of M&A through integration”). A study by the Harvard Business Review highlighted that the failure rate for mergers and acquisitions […]

Unveiling EQ in M&A: The Subtle Art of Contract Transition

Unveiling EQ in M&A: The Subtle Art of Contract Transition In the grand narrative of Mergers and Acquisitions, a chapter often glossed over yet critical to the story’s success is Contract Transition. While financials, assets, and synergies capture the headlines, it’s the transition of contracts that quietly dictates the plot’s direction. The Understated Importance of […]

Mastering Turnaround Times in Contract Management – A Realistic Perspective

In the intricate world of contract management, particularly within the scope of transition projects, understanding and optimizing turnaround times is essential. Our recent spot-check analysis provides valuable insights into the realistic timelines for contract processing, from input to execution, and the factors that influence these durations. 1. The Velocity of Straightforward Contracts: Observation: For contracts […]

Streamlining the Contract Process – The Jeff Crilley Show

Hosted by Jeff Crilley As the owner of a podcast network and a public relations firm, I can tell you there are things I’m good at and things that I’m horrible at. Contracts make my head explode. All that language and the fine print. I just don’t understand. And that’s why I brought in my […]

The Choices You Make Podcast

 We chat with Lisa Scott, the founder of Intuitive Edge, a legal firm specializing in the contracting process. Lisa has spent 15 years in telecom, loves cooking and wine and fluent in mandarin. We learn how she has used her gut feel and intuition to get to where she is today, and believes in […]