Practice Area
Mergers & Acquisitions
The Deals That Define a Company
Buying or selling a company, or combining with another, redraws ownership, control, and strategy in a single step. These deals reward preparation and punish improvisation. We advise companies through the transactions that change what they are, from first conversations through structuring, negotiation, and close.
Structure Decides Who Bears Which Risk
Whether you are buying or selling, the structure of a deal shapes who bears which risks and who captures which value. Most of that is decided well before the definitive agreement, in choices that are easy to make casually and expensive to unwind.
We advise on:
- acquisitions and sales of companies
- deal structure and negotiation
- diligence and execution
Not Every Process Should End in a Deal
Not every process ends in a deal. The discipline to evaluate options clearly, including the option of doing nothing, is a valuable skill. Preparation puts you in a stronger position if and when you do transact.
We advise on:
- evaluating transaction options
- preparing for a potential sale or combination
- negotiating with counterparties
See also: Going Public
The Hardest Deals Have the Most Moving Parts
The hardest deals are the ones with the most moving parts: several counterparties, multiple stakeholders, and outside advisors who all need to be coordinated toward one close.
We advise on:
- multi-party transactions
- coordination among advisors and stakeholders
Prepared, Not Improvised
The difference between a transaction that goes well and one that goes sideways is usually visible long before signing. Our job is to see it early and put you in a position to negotiate from strength.