M&A
What needs to happen between signing and closing?
Starting point
Turn the closing conditions into a work plan. Assign each item an owner, the required evidence and a realistic date. Separate third-party dependencies from actions the parties can take themselves.
What to agree in practice
At signing, agree who verifies satisfaction of the conditions and what happens if an item is delayed. Prepare a separate day-one list for access, signatures, communications and records that need updating.