Business acquisitions

Understand the deal before you acquire the business.

Buying an existing business requires more than finding attractive cash flow. The structure, liabilities, contracts, diligence, and purchase terms can determine what the buyer actually receives and what risks follow the closing.

Legal guidance from structure through closing.

Chris advises clients on selected acquisitions of privately held businesses, beginning with the proposed ownership and acquisition structure and continuing through the principal transaction documents and closing considerations.

The precise scope depends on the size and complexity of the transaction, the professionals already involved, and whether specialized tax, employment, regulatory, intellectual-property, or other counsel is required.

Selected matters may include

Pre-acquisition entity structuring
Asset purchase versus equity purchase considerations
Letters of intent and confidentiality agreements
Legal due-diligence review
Purchase and related agreements
Closing documents and transition considerations

Before signing

Cash flow is only part of the acquisition.

A buyer should understand what assets and obligations are included, which liabilities may remain, what representations support the deal, and what protections apply if the business is not as expected.

A practical next step

Discuss your business and legal goals.

Start with a short inquiry. If your matter appears to fit the practice, you will receive information about scheduling a paid consultation.

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