Jonathan Dhanawade Featured in M&A Science Podcast Segment on how Private Equity Firms Structure M&A Deals

Jonathan Dhanawade joins Kison Patel on the M&A Science podcast to unpack how private equity firms are structuring deals in today’s evolving landscape—what’s working, what’s not, and how to manage risk at every stage. Jon shares insights from his experience as a professor at Northwestern and breaks down how private equity firms use rollover equity, seller notes, and earnouts to align incentives. He and Kison also discuss legal red flags to watch for during M&A diligence (and how to catch them early), smart strategies for negotiating LOIs without limiting future flexibility, and common structuring mistakes top deal lawyers avoid.