M&A: Business Acquisitions and Sales

Buying or selling a business is a strategic decision with far-reaching consequences. The firm advises buyers and sellers on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, combining extensive corporate law experience with commercial acumen and a strategic approach to complex negotiations.

From structuring to closing

Every transaction begins with choosing the right structure and assessing the key legal risks. We advise on share deals, asset deals, and equity acquisitions at every stage of the process. This includes drafting and negotiating confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, and transaction documents, as well as conducting legal due diligence.

Purchase price, risk allocation, and liability

Purchase price mechanisms, representations and warranties, indemnities, and liability limitations define how risk is allocated between buyer and seller. We negotiate these provisions in light of the due diligence findings and the parties’ commercial objectives. Legal, tax, and financial considerations are coordinated with professional advisers to ensure a coherent approach to the transaction.

Cross-border transactions

We coordinate legal matters across jurisdictions, working closely with our established network of international law firms. Differences in applicable laws and regulatory requirements are addressed through a coordinated approach to transaction structuring, contract drafting, and negotiations.

When negotiations become challenging

Differences in valuation, unresolved liability issues, or shareholder disputes can delay a transaction. We identify the critical issues and develop practical strategies to move negotiations forward. If a dispute escalates, we work with you to assess whether commercial mediation, including shareholder mediation, or litigation offers the most effective path forward. Throughout, the focus remains on your commercial objectives, transaction timelines, and the legal enforceability of the proposed solution.

When should legal counsel be involved?

Legal counsel should be involved when the transaction is first being planned and structured. Before signing a letter of intent, the parties should clarify which provisions are binding, confidentiality and exclusivity obligations, and the anticipated next steps in the transaction process.

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