Corporate buyers and sellers are now reevaluating their merger-and-acquisition (M&A) prospects amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. As this public health crisis continues to cause business disruptions and economic unrest worldwide, businesses face the unique challenge of dealing with uncertainties while struggling to stay afloat during this time.

For most buyers, timing is crucial and vital in ensuring an M&A success in maximizing its value creation. With the continued unease caused by the pandemic, deal decision-makers face the critical challenge of making a carefully planned and well-timed M&A decision. This article discusses some legal and practical considerations that parties should keep mind of in navigating M&A deal-making amid the pandemic.