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title: The Impact of an M&A Attorney in the Transaction Process [PODCAST]
description: Maggie Tatton of Ballard Spahr joined Joe Hellman of Redpath and Company, and host of The Transaction Abstract, to discuss the many hats an M&A attorney wears.
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# [The Impact of an M&A Attorney in the Transaction Process [PODCAST]](https://www.redpathcpas.com/podcast/the-impact-of-an-ma-attorney-in-the-transaction-process-podcast)

 Written by [Joe Hellman, CPA](https://www.redpathcpas.com/podcast/author/joe-hellman) | Sep 13, 2024

Maggie Tatton, partner in [Ballard Spahr’s](https://www.ballardspahr.com/) Mergers and Acquisitions practice group and leader of the firm’s Private Equity M&A practice, joined Joe Hellman, Redpath and Company partner and host of The Transaction Abstract, to discuss the many hats an M&A attorney might wear in the deal process—and how their specialized insights can impact the transaction process and outcome.

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST:

 

Maggie and Joe discuss:

- The importance of involving an M&A attorney early in the transaction process.
- The difference between general counsel and M&A attorneys.
- The multiple roles and responsibilities of an M&A attorney.
- The wide breadth of knowledge the M&A attorney must possess including, but not limited to: 
    - Employment law.
    - Real estate law.
    - Estate planning.
    - Data privacy.
- Collaboration and project management with other advisors, such as investment bankers.
- Working relationships with opposing counsel.
- What issues and challenges cause a deal to slow down or kill the deal all-together.
- Staying on top of trends and courts cases that greatly impact transactions.

If you have questions or want to learn more about the contents of this podcast, [please reach out to Joe Hellman by filling out our contact form.](https://www.redpathcpas.com/contact)

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