This Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the respective successors and permitted assigns of the Parties. None of the Parties may assign (whether by operation of Law or otherwise) this Agreement or any rights, interests or obligations provided by this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Parties; provided , however , that the Buyer Parties may assign (whether by operation of Law or otherwise) this Agreement and any or all rights and obligations under this Agreement to any of their respective Affiliates upon prior written notice to the Seller Parties; provided , further , that no such assignment shall release such Buyer Party from any Liability under this Agreement. Any attempted assignment in violation of this Section 13.06 shall be void ab   initio .