Experienced, knowledgeable legal counsel in mergers and acquisitions matters
At Graubard Miller we understand how stressful it can be to combine separate entities and disparate assets and place them all under unified control. Thankfully, the right law firm can make this transition significantly easier and more likely to be successful. Our attorneys are skilled and experienced in traditional mergers and acquisitions and corporate reorganizations as well as leveraged and management buyouts, restructurings, tender offers, spin-offs, going private transactions, and dispositions both in and out of bankruptcy.
We represent purchasers, sellers, investors, lenders, investment bankers and business and financial advisers. We have executed merger and acquisition transactions in diverse industries, including investment banking, private equity, technology, insurance, communications, logistics, consumer products, retail, aerospace, media and entertainment and e-commerce.
Here to assist you with all aspects of the business acquisition process
Our merger and acquisition services include:
- Guiding public and private companies through transaction planning, structuring, negotiations and closing
- Reviewing offers and preparing letters of intent and other transaction documents
- Advising boards of directors and management teams on fiduciary duties and related concerns
- Negotiating transaction-related financing, strategic alliances, joint ventures, employment arrangements, leases and customer and vendor contracts
- Advising on securities law and other regulatory compliance, reporting and filings
- Structuring transactions to pursue the most favorable tax treatment available
- Providing counseling for proxy and consent solicitations
- Due diligence review and analysis
- Implementation or removal of shareholder rights plans and other defensive programs
We work closely with and advise our clients in implementing and completing all aspects of merger and acquisition transactions. Our goal is to provide maximum value as we focus our talents and efforts to provide efficient, cost-effective service to our clients.
Frequently asked questions about mergers and acquisitions
Below are answers to common questions about mergers and acquisitions and how our attorneys can help:
How does Graubard Miller handle De-SPAC transactions and business combinations compared to traditional M&A deals?
De-SPAC transactions combine elements of M&A and securities law and often involve added disclosure and regulatory requirements. Graubard Miller has advised on more than 100 SPAC business combinations, which gives our attorneys extensive experience with these transactions as well as traditional mergers and acquisitions.
How do your M&A attorneys collaborate with other practice groups to address cross-disciplinary deal risks?
An M&A deal can raise issues involving tax, securities, employment, real estate and other areas of law. Our attorneys draw on the firm’s experience across these practice areas to identify risks, conduct due diligence and address legal issues that could affect the transaction.
What strategies do you employ to structure transactions for optimal tax efficiency for both buyers and sellers?
Tax consequences can affect both the structure and value of a transaction. Our tax attorneys work with domestic and international companies on M&A matters and consider the tax impact when helping clients structure business and investment transactions.
How do you assist early-stage or middle-market businesses in preparing for a sell-side transaction before entering negotiations?
We help businesses prepare for a sale by reviewing key legal issues, conducting due diligence and considering how the transaction should be structured. Our attorneys have experience advising middle-market clients and privately held companies on business planning, M&A matters and the sale process.
What experience does the firm have in handling cross-border M&A and compliance with federal regulatory frameworks?
Our attorneys represent domestic and international clients in mergers, acquisitions and other corporate transactions. We also advise clients on securities laws, federal reporting requirements and regulatory compliance, helping them address these issues as part of a cross-border transaction.