The impact of COVID-19 is not only immediate, but will be felt for months to come. As a result, Warranty & Indemnity (W&I) Insurance has adapted to this new M&A environment to provide investors with alternative solutions which can assist both sellers and buyers as they look to mitigate the unprecedented uncertainly in the market as COVID-19 continues.

In the second of a two-part podcast, Proskauer private equity M&A partner Andrew Wingfield alongside associate Katie Bunce and Caroline Rowlands, head of private equity at Howden M&A, discuss the opportunities for private equity firms and companies to utilize W&I insurance when considering buying a distressed or insolvent target. 

The podcast will cover:

• Background on W&I Insurance in distressed transactions.
• Key considerations for buyers considering W&I insurance on deals with a distressed or insolvent target.
• Advantages for buyers and sellers using W&I in M&A involving distressed or insolvent targets.

This Podcast contains general information on legal developments and does not constitute legal advice. In case of particular queries, please contact your legal counsel for specific advice.