In the article, Lehot highlights the evolving role of M&A lawyers amid shifting trade policy and government intervention in key sectors, including defense, technology, energy, data, infrastructure, and critical resources.

Lehot unpacks important due diligence questions lawyers should be asking, how deal terms can address geopolitical sensitivities, the differing approaches employed by financial and strategic buyers, and practical guidance for navigating the new M&A landscape.

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