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M&A conversations often focus on getting the deal across the finish line. But what happens after the deal closes?

In our latest episode of the M&A Podcast, Nicola Lancaster, Senior Counsel at Shell, shares a perspective that many dealmakers rarely discuss…the long life of an M&A transaction after it is completed.

Nicola’s work focuses on managing claims arising from historic agreements and understanding how past deal liabilities continue to shape business outcomes years later. At Shell, responsibility for executing new deals and managing legacy agreements sits within the same department, creating valuable insights into how decisions made today affect value far into the future.

In this conversation, Nicola explores:

• How post-deal liabilities emerge from historic agreements

• The importance of understanding your rights to claim

• How lessons from past deals can lead to stronger deals today

• The long-term value impact of liabilities that surface years later

If you are involved in M&A strategy, governance, or deal execution, this episode offers a valuable look at the often overlooked phase of the transaction lifecycle.

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