Mergers or Acquisition deals with the joining of two separate companies for which the ultimate objective is the creation of a bigger business entity. A merger is a process by which two companies join and one new company continues to exist. Acquisitions involve a process by which one company acquires the assets or stock of another company. The Federal Trade Commission ensures that these transactions are compliant with fair competition and antitrust laws. Mergers can be vertical, horizontal, or conglomerate; there exists two basic types of acquisitions: stock and asset.

We believe the best method to help our clients is through complete understanding of what is desired, expert preparation, and careful deal structuring.  Our experience on a wealth of successful transactions confirms our position that specific and interdisciplinary knowledge of our clients’ legal needs yields the analytical and legal advice which leads to positive results.  We all know that merger and acquisition transactions raise time-sensitive and complex issues that must be handled expeditiously.  We address issues as they arise by working through the real estate, tax, regulatory, personnel, intellectual property, and environment issues to reach an agreed transaction agreement.

We work with a diverse client base that includes early-stage private firms as well as older established entities to structure, negotiate and close mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. Our clients through our successful efforts have acquired and sold companies; assisted in structuring and conducting “auctions” of businesses; formulated and implemented takeover defense strategies; and handled tender offers. We have really acted as general counsel to help clients achieve their objectives.

We address the practical issues facing business owners. We have access to experts in a wide variety of related areas, including: buy-sell, non-compete and shareholder agreements; professional and general business corporations; limited liability companies; creditor protection planning; family business and succession planning; purchase or sale of business; employment agreements; limited partnerships; lines of credit; and other financial arrangements.