Across all industries and sectors, businesses are experiencing the effects of COVID-19 on their day-to-day operations. With prolonged stay-at-home orders in place and mounting travel restrictions, many employees now find themselves working from home and adjusting to their new normal. While it is not yet clear the total impact the pandemic will have on business operations, companies are beginning to understand the effects of COVID-19 on various functions and workstreams. This is especially true of the M&A landscape, where deal timelines have been pushed and key risks are shifting. As a result, the way that companies must now approach a prospective deal is changing.
