Overview
Jonathan C. Drimmer, Yousuf Aftab, Jeffrey Weiss, and Ruxandra Cana authored an article titled, "Forced Labor Enforcement and M&A: Rethinking Supply Chain Due Diligence," which appeared in Export Compliance Manager. As forced labor import bans continue to expand globally, supply chain compliance risks are becoming an increasingly important consideration in mergers and acquisitions. This article examines how traditional M&A diligence may fail to identify deep-tier supply chain exposure, explores the operational and financial consequences of customs enforcement actions, and outlines practical strategies for buyers to assess forced labor risks, strengthen transaction protections, and mitigate post-closing disruptions.
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