As an experienced and transaction-focused law firm, we support both entrepreneurs and strategic buyers and financial investors as a reliable partner with regard to any form of corporate acquisitions and other M&A projects. With in-depth knowledge and expertise as well as a clear understanding of the complexity of M&A processes, we are at your side at every stage – from the planning to the implementation of your transaction.
A careful preparation is the key to any successful M&A transaction. Together, we define your economic goals and structure the process individually and precisely. We advise you on the various transaction variants (e.g. asset deal or share deal) and develop the precise legal structure of the transaction. In this respect, we also consider tax aspects in cooperation with your tax advisors or – on request – our partners at Alpers & Wessel.
Confidentiality has always top priority. We protect your sensitive information through confidentiality agreements which guarantee a discreet sales process. If the discussions proceed, we will draft and negotiate a precise letter of intent for you which safeguards your interests and promotes the sales process.
The due diligence – the comprehensive examination of the target company – constitutes an important and essential part of every successful M&A transaction. Due to our long-lasting and comprehensive experience with due diligence processes, we either assist you in setting up the electronic data room or identify legal risks and optimization potentials. As regards such identified risks, we develop adequate solutions in order to either eliminate these risks already during the sales process or address these in the company purchase agreement as purchase price reductions, guarantees or indemnifications.
Our lawyers draft a legally compliant company purchase agreement, usually in the form of either a share purchase agreement (SPA) or asset purchase agreement (APA), that clearly regulates all relevant points – such as purchase price, guarantees and transfer modalities – to your advantage. In the contract negotiations, we stand up for your legal and economic interests. We also draft specific transitional arrangements such as consultancy agreements or temporary management agreements if the seller intends to remain operationally involved after the sale.
Our commitment does not end with the signing of the company purchase agreement. We assist you until the successful and complete implementation of the transaction. We ensure that any and all contractual conditions and closing requirements are met. Should challenges arise during this phase of the transaction, we are committed to offer you quick and pragmatic solutions.
We remain at your side as legal advisors also after the sale. We support you with regard to any post-closing claims arising from the sale of the target company. In case of any post-closing disputes, we represent you in the respective negotiations and enforce your claims in the best possible way.
Often it makes sense to further integrate the target company into the corporate structure of the buyer. In this respect, we assist you with the merger of companies, the reorganization of shareholders’ structures as well as the conclusion of inter-company agreements such as control or profit and loss transfer agreements.
Organize your M&A transaction successfully and efficiently – with our experienced team. Let’s work together to find the best way to realize your economic goals.
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