Mergers & Acquisitions

Acquire, Merge or form a Joint Venture

We specialize in managing all legal aspects of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). If you are thinking about acquiring another business, merging with another business, or entering into a joint venture with another business, we would be honored to help. We are business minded attorneys who understand what is important to you. We provide advice at each stage so that you can make the best decisions to protect your personal and business interests. We have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly and we work hard to put our experience to work for you.

Our law firm will work with you on a project management schedule and guide you through the entire process. We can prepare the initial memorandum of understanding and handle all legal documents through the first days of operation. One of our goals is to eliminate friction points in the practice of law, so we will work for you on a flat fee, hourly rate, or for a small percentage of the transaction value. We tailor our service and the legal documents to appropriately meet the needs of the business deal. We don't believe in a one-sized-fits-all approach to legal practice.

We believe you shouldn't have to go to a premier law firm and pay premium prices to get premier legal talent. We provide the experience and ability without the high costs by keeping our own costs down and managing a work/life balance. We are flexible and meet with you when and how you want. We are chasing our dreams of financial independence too and believe in mutually beneficial success.

Let us handle the deal. After the deal is complete, we would be happy to serve as your Outside General Counsel or go-to attorneys. We can add value through ongoing legal and business support. Contact us today!

Mergers and Acquisitions (Asset Purchase Agreement, Joint Venture Agreement). John Allen Waldrop.

FAQ: M&A

What is a Merger?

In a Merger, two or more legal entities merge to form a new joint entity. The merger is long term and combines the business operations into one. The owners of the original entities own the new entity.

What is a Joint Venture?

In a Joint Venture, two or more legal entities form a new entity. The original entities still exist and continue their own independent business operations. The original entities own the new entity, which was formed for a limited purpose. Joint Ventures are formed to allow entities with different skills to work together, share resources and mitigate risks in pursuit of a particular objective. A Joint Venture is short-term and often has an established exit plan.

Should two Businesses Merge or Form a Joint Venture?

The decision to merge or form a joint venture depends upon the purpose of the joint effort and the desired outcome. Typically a merger is long-term and covers a broad scope objective as the parties combine and the entire operation works together as one. On the other hand, a Joint Venture is short-term and limited in scope as the parties maintain their original businesses independently. In either case, you should consult with an attorney who can help manage and document expectations in the formation and operating agreements.

What is an Acquisition?

In an Acquisition, an entity acquires control over another entity. The acquisition can be friendly and facilitated through a negotiated agreement. An acquisition can also be hostile with no cooperation between the parties. Ultimately, an acquisition allows for the buyer to gain control over the targets operation. An acquisition is a takeover of the target entity.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Acquire, Merge or form a Joint Venture

FAQ: M&A

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