Mergers & Acquisitions (M & A) involves the formal combination of two or more enterprises to conduct business as a single legal entity going forward. M & A deals typically take one of three forms:

• A statutory merger under state corporate law;

• A purchase by one company of another company’s stock or other equity; or

• A purchase by one company of some or all of another company’s assets.

Various other structures are also possible.

In determining the structure that is selected or creatively developed by our firm, we give thoughtful consideration to the unique business needs of our clients and each of the parties, the status of their businesses, their respective places in the market, tax, industry-specific regulatory requirements and many other factors.

For most companies, a sale event is a once-in-a lifetime experience. Selecting counsel that understands the entire sales process, from sale planning to closing, is vital to achieving an efficient and successful outcome. You need counsel that is not only familiar
with M & A transactions, but is also deeply experienced in consummating M & A deals. Our firm knows how to “close the deal” rather than “kill the deal.”

We don’t pursue “academic” issues or get bogged down in theoretical concerns. We work with our clients to learn about their business needs and risk tolerance, and then prepare and negotiate deal documents that are uniquely tailored and appropriate under the circumstances. We help our clients identify issues on which they should stand firm, versus those where reasonable compromise is appropriate.

We advise our clients on all aspects of their transactions, including due diligence, deal terms, transaction mechanics up to and through closing, and post-closing activities. Having closed hundreds of transactions, we make the M & A process streamlined, efficient and minimally disruptive to our client’s business operations, so they can continue to run their business while we remain laser-focused on closing the deal.