From regulatory blind spots to cyber vulnerabilities, the legal risks buried in M&A transactions can seriously undermine value. Here are five M&A pitfalls and steps to avoid them. Filed under European Union Global United Kingdom USA Company & Commercial Corporate Finance/M&A Topics Cybersecurity Due diligence ESG Information privacy Merger control Regulatory compliance Risk management Sanctions Supply chain Laws Corporate Due Diligence in Supply Chains Act 2021 (LkSG) (Germany)