Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) fall under the broader domain of corporate finances, management, and strategy, and involve the process of purchasing and/or joining with other companies. In a merger , two organizations join forces to form a new, combined entity. In an acquisition , one company purchases another typically a smaller company which may then be absorbed into the parent company or operated as a branch or subsidiary.

For companies considering growth or strategic development, it is essential to have a clear and well defined strategy tailored to their specific business vertical. As part of this strategic planning, business leaders typically the CEO or VP must evaluate all available options, such as: building capabilities in-house, licensing, partnering, co-investing, or acquiring. Only after a thorough analysis should they conclude that a specific acquisition is the best course of action.

However, it’s important to note that more than half of all mergers and acquisitions fail to achieve their intended objectives.

The range of our services of corporate structuring and restructuring expertise include:

• Identification of the business objectives and further legal issues of the deal
• Assessment of regulatory obstacles and gaining regulatory approvals
• Licensing
• Legal due diligence and determination
• Drafting and inspecting of all related structural contracts and agreements
• Guidance on all parts of corporate permissions
• Closing procedures