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Demand for clean teams gathers pace

Using independent groups of consultants helps avoid disclosure of information to rivals

The growth in activity and competition in the merger and acquisition market is persuading companies to hire external advisers to pinpoint the benefits of potential tie-ups.

The demand for clean teams – independent groups of accountants, lawyers or consultants who advise companies on the synergies that can be realised on completion of a merger, acquisition or strategic alliance – is rising.

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