NADC 2026 Fall Conference

October 19-21, 2025
The Ritz Carlton Chicago, 160 East Pearson Street Chicago, IL 60611-2308

Outmaneuvering the ROFR: Legal and Strategic Solutions to Protect Dealership Transactions

The manufacturers’ use of their right of first refusal (“ROFR”) has been on the rise, often disrupting buy/sells and the negotiated cohesiveness between buyer and seller. As consolidation continues in our industry, the risk of a ROFR seems to be a new reality that every transaction will face, as OEMs seek to streamline and shrink the number of dealers in their dealer network. This session will offer a comprehensive look at the current ROFR environment and explore potential strategies to potentially mitigate risk and preserve intended transaction integrity.

Presented by Gabe Robleto, Senior Vice President of Kerrigan Advisors. Co-presenting with Stephen Dietrich, Partner, Holland & Knight.

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