Change-of-control clause review checklist

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Overview

This article explains how to review change-of-control clauses in contracts, including M&A, capital policy, group reorganizations and continuation of key relationships.

Key points

• Change-of-control clauses can affect M&A, fundraising and reorganizations
• The trigger should be checked carefully against share transfers and control changes
• Consent requirements, termination rights and notice obligations should be managed
• Important contracts should be identified before a transaction begins

Practical perspective

In practice, this topic should be reviewed together with the transaction structure, internal approval flow, counterparty relationship, business priority and risk tolerance. Generative AI can support initial organization, comparison and drafting, but attorneys or the legal team should remain responsible for final legal judgment.