Business & Corporate
Mergers & Acquisitions
Buying, selling or combining businesses, at home and across borders.
Overview
What this involves
A transaction is often one of the most significant moments in the life of a business. We guide buyers, sellers and investors through each stage, from early structuring and due diligence to negotiation, signing and closing, with close attention to cross-border issues.
We work closely with your financial advisors, accountants and lenders, and we coordinate with counsel abroad on cross-border deals. Where a neutral holder of deposits or purchase funds is needed, the firm can also act as attorney escrow agent.
How We Help
How we can help
- Acquisitions and sales of companies and business assets
- Due diligence and transaction risk review
- Letters of intent, purchase agreements and ancillary documents
- Mergers, reorganizations and restructurings
- Post-closing integration matters
Our Process
How the process works
A clear, structured approach, so you always know where your matter stands and what comes next.
Initial consultation
We learn about you, your goals and your timeline, and identify the key legal issues.
Scope and plan
We agree the scope of work, the approach and our fees in writing before work begins.
Advice and drafting
We prepare documents, give clear advice and negotiate on your behalf where needed.
Completion
We finalize and implement the documents and make sure every step is properly completed.
Ongoing support
We remain available as your needs change and flag developments that may affect you.
Who It's For
Who we help
Business owners planning a sale or exit
Buyers and strategic acquirers
Private investors and family offices
Foreign buyers acquiring US businesses
Partners buying out co-owners
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
When should I involve a lawyer in a sale?
As early as possible, ideally before signing a letter of intent, when key terms that shape the rest of the deal are set.
What is due diligence?
It is the buyer's investigation of the business's legal, financial and operational position. We run or respond to it and use the findings to shape the purchase agreement.
Can the firm hold the deposit?
Yes. We offer attorney escrow agent services for business purchases. See our Escrow Services page.
This page provides general information, not legal advice. Every situation is different; please contact us to discuss yours.
Request a Consultation
Discuss your mergers and acquisitions matter with us.
Tell us briefly about your situation. We will review your inquiry and contact you to discuss how we can help.