Conducts thorough legal review of a target company’s contracts, liabilities, IP, and regulatory compliance to identify risks before a deal closes.
Advises on whether to structure a transaction as an asset purchase or stock acquisition based on liability exposure, tax implications, and operational continuity.
Negotiates the factual statements each party makes about itself in the deal, and the indemnification consequences if those statements prove false.
Manages the legal aspects of combining two organizations after closing, including contract assignments, employment transitions, and entity consolidation.
Navigates the added complexity of international acquisitions, including foreign investment review, multi-jurisdictional regulatory approvals, and currency/tax considerations.