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John Thomson is a former M&A deal lead with over a decade of experience advising high-profile transactions. Now a consultant, he leverages his deep industry expertise to help businesses navigate complex deals and legal frameworks. As a guest writer, John shares his insights on M&A trends, best practices, and legal strategies, providing valuable perspectives for professionals in the field.
John enjoys gardening, spending time with his golden retrievers, and advising startups.
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Oct 28, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Three Ways Deal Teams Are Shortening Diligence
Private equity firms, investment bankers, and corporate development teams are facing more competition for assets and more pressure to close deals quickly. Bottlenecks in diligence remain a leading cause of delays. RedlineDCS has introduced practical tools that help teams move faster while protecting sensitive information. Secure Redactions That Maintain Momentum In most transactions, every page of confidential material must be reviewed and redacted before it is sent to the other side....
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Jul 15, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Case Study: How a Software Portfolio Company Tripled Its M&A Pace with DCS
Building a Scalable Deal Process A portfolio company of a mid-market private equity firm had a clear mandate: grow through acquisition....
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Jul 9, 2025 ∙ 2 min
3 Important M&A Mid-Year Updates You Should Know About
While many expected dealmaking to stall in 2025 amid macroeconomic uncertainty, new research from Bain & Company suggests otherwise....
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