Transaction Rescue · When a deal has stalled

When a deal has stalled, we find out why and get it moving.

Deadlines are slipping. Drafts keep cycling between lawyers. The relationship with the other side is under strain, and no one is sure what happens next. Stalled transactions rarely fix themselves. We come in quickly, find what is actually holding the deal up, and put a structure in place to move it forward.

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Signs a deal has stalled

i.The target close date has moved more than once

ii.The same issues come up in every meeting without being resolved

iii.Legal is waiting on business decisions, or the business is waiting on legal

iv.The counterparty is hearing different messages from different people

v.Executives have lost confidence in the timeline

What's included

What we do on the engagement.

Rapid diagnostic

Conversations with key stakeholders and a review of where the deal stands, to find what is really holding it up.

Governance reset

Clear decision rights, owners and an escalation path.

Path-forward plan

A realistic route to close, or a clear view of whether the deal should continue.

Execution support

Hands-on coordination until the deal is back on track.

How it works

The MOVE method, applied.

Every engagement runs on MOVE, our four-part approach to taking a transaction from ambiguity to completion. More about MOVE.

Map

Find the real blockage, not just the symptoms.

Organize

Reset decision rights, owners and the meeting rhythm.

Validate

Confirm the deal still makes sense, and on what terms and timeline.

Execute

Drive the reset plan until the deal is moving again.

Questions

Frequently asked

Why do acquisitions stall?

Rarely because of one big problem. More often it's unclear ownership, open business decisions, legal and business teams waiting on each other, or the other side losing confidence. Those are coordination problems, and they can be fixed.

How quickly can you start?

Rescue engagements are built to start quickly. Email us to talk through your situation and timing.

What if the deal shouldn't close?

Sometimes the right outcome is to renegotiate or walk away. The diagnostic gives leadership a clear view, so they can make that call with confidence.

Can you work with us remotely?

Yes. We work remotely with clients across the U.S. and internationally.

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