Indemnification clauses in private M&A transactions in Mexico

• Autores: Garibay Güémez, Francisco Javier, Alonso Márquez, Sebastián Fernández
• Formato: artículo
• Fecha de Publicación: 2023
• Institución: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
• Repositorio: Revistas - Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
• Lenguaje: español
• OAI Identifier: oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/28374
• Enlace del recurso: http://revistas.pucp.edu.pe/index.php/themis/article/view/28374
• Nivel de acceso: acceso abierto
• Materia: Indemnification clause; M&A; Sale and purchase agreements; Companies; Cláusula de indemnización; Contratos compraventa; Sociedades

The indemnity clause is recurrently implemented in sale and purchase agreements, in order to distribute the risk assumed by the parties with respect to the different unforeseen risks and possible defaults. In the case of M&A transactions, a correct allocation of risks during negotiations is indispensable; for which a full knowledge of the characteristics and elements of the indemnity clause is required.Therefore, this article will address the following topics. On the one hand, the primary content and parties subject to the indemnity clause. In addition to addressing the different elements and concepts that compose and affect it. On the other hand, explore the limits and exceptions to its implementation.