Imagine the scene if you will. You are a senior partner from US giant Piper Rudnick doing a tour of DLA’s offices as part of the negotiations for a prospective merger.

As much as anything it is a charm offensive, but what you focus on most during a week of meeting would-be merger partners could determine the future success of such a merger. There is a lot at stake, but what are you looking for and what is the best way to go about it?