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Mergers & Acquisitions for Buyers and Sellers

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Experience

Louis Lehot regularly acts as company-side counsel in mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, spin-offs, strategic investments, and joint ventures in a multiplicity of industries and sectors, including fast-growing technology-based sectors of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, DevOps, fintech, biopharmaceuticals, data infrastructure, transportation and mobility, health care, enterprise software, consumer Internet, real estate, life sciences, and energy transition.

Representing buyers and sellers in creating innovative acquisition and disposition programs, smart structures, and informed processes, Louis Lehot’s M&A experience includes:

Bolt-on Acquisitions
Contested Transactions and Unsolicited Offers
Control, Non-Control and Minority Investments
Cross-Border and International Transactions
Distressed Acquisition Transactions
Divestitures, Recapitalizations, Spin-Offs, and Carve-Outs
Going Private Transactions
Joint Ventures
Leveraged Buyouts
Public and Private Mergers and Acquisitions
Restructurings
Takeover Defenses and Initiatives
Tender Offers, Exchange Offers, and Proxy Solicitations

FAQs

What does an M&A lawyer do for buyers and sellers?

An M&A lawyer helps buyers and sellers navigate the legal and business issues involved in a transaction. This can include structuring the deal, negotiating key terms, conducting due diligence, preparing and reviewing agreements, addressing regulatory requirements, and helping the transaction move toward a successful closing.

When should a company involve an M&A lawyer in a potential acquisition or sale?

It is generally helpful to involve M&A counsel early, before the transaction terms are fully settled. Early legal guidance can help identify potential issues, evaluate deal structures, protect confidential information, and avoid complications during negotiations or due diligence.

What are the main differences between representing an M&A buyer and a seller?

A buyer typically focuses on evaluating the target, managing transaction risks, negotiating protections, and making sure the acquisition supports its business objectives. A seller, on the other hand, may focus on maximizing value, negotiating favorable terms, protecting its interests after closing, and completing the transaction efficiently..

What types of M&A transactions can Louis Lehot help with?

Louis Lehot advises clients on a range of transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, share purchases, asset purchases, and strategic transactions. He represents startups, emerging companies, investors, financial sponsors, and established businesses on both buy-side and sell-side matters.

What legal issues should a company review before an M&A transaction?

Companies should typically review matters such as corporate structure, ownership, contracts, intellectual property, employment arrangements, outstanding liabilities, regulatory requirements, and other potential risks. A thorough legal review can help identify issues that may affect valuation, deal terms, or the ability to complete the transaction.

How can an M&A lawyer help make a transaction smoother?

Experienced M&A counsel can help keep the transaction organized from initial discussions through closing by identifying legal risks early, coordinating due diligence, negotiating the definitive agreements, and keeping the parties focused on the commercial objectives of the deal. The goal is to address problems before they become obstacles to closing.