Master the art of Transition Service Agreements (TSAs) with clarity and precision.
The Busy Consultant’s Guide to Transition Services Agreements is a concise, practical introduction to one of the most critical—and often misunderstood—mechanisms in M&A and carve-out transactions. Written for consultants, deal team members, and operators, the guide explains what TSAs are, why they exist, and when they are essential to keeping businesses running smoothly immediately after a transaction closes.
The book breaks down the core components of a TSA in clear, business-focused language, covering scope of services, duration, service levels, pricing, governance, termination, and risk allocation. An illustrative TSA template helps readers see how these provisions come together in practice, while practical commentary highlights common pitfalls and design choices that materially affect cost, control, and operational risk.
By placing TSAs in historical and transactional context, the guide helps readers understand how TSAs evolved from ad-hoc arrangements into standard deal instruments—and how to use them effectively today. The Busy Consultant’s Guide to Transition Services Agreements equips practitioners to engage confidently with legal, finance, and operations teams, ensuring TSAs support value preservation rather than becoming a source of friction or hidden cost.
