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The Hidden Cost of Manual Contract Review in M&A

Every M&A deal comes with its headline numbers. Valuation, synergies, growth potential. But behind the investor deck and closing dinner lies a less glamorous reality: hundreds or thousands of contracts that must be reviewed before the deal is safe to sign. For many acquirers, this stage is treated as a box to tick.

Closing the Contract Value Gap with People, AI, and Better Processes

Hearing about the billions being poured into AI-powered legal technologies intrigued me. LegalTech Hub recently identified more than 500 generative AI tools specifically for legal and contracting tasks. The promise was clear: faster processing, quicker sales cycles, and significant boosts in lawyer productivity.

What Is Contract Digitization and Why Does It Matter in M&A?

M&A headlines often spotlight the eye-popping deal values and high-profile company tie-ups, making it easy to forget about the real work that takes place behind the scenes. It’s not surprising, given that the M&A market is continuously growing, with a projected 25% year over year increase. In fact, last January and February showed an increase in US deals kick-offs of 5% and 6%, respectively. It’s an ongoing stream of activity, despite the fluctuations, and sectors like technology drives a huge part of the deal flow.

5 Top Contract Performance Challenges Healthcare Providers Face

Contracts are the lifeblood of modern healthcare operations. Every agreement underpins a relationship or a revenue stream. Yet despite their central role, many view them merely as administrative paperwork.

Your CLM Post-Live is Just the Beginning—Why Ongoing Support Matters

What Execo's CLM Operations Service Does for YouGoing live with your Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system can feel like crossing the finish line—but it's actually the start of the marathon. Your CLM implementation may be a success, but sustaining that success is where many teams struggle.