Mergers & Acquisitions

We have broad expertise in negotiating, structuring, and documenting corporate securities, merger and acquisitions, and financing transactions.  We routinely represent start-up and early stage companies in venture capital financing transactions, including securities offerings, both public and private placements, and change-in-control and related matters.  We also represent small and middle-market privately-held companies, industry leaders, public corporations, and Fortune 500 companies.  Our clients consist of both buyers and sellers.  We have completed deals for numerous clients in the distribution, manufacturing, medical, professional, service, and technology industries.

With respect to public companies, we assist in connection with preparation and filing of periodic reports required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and assist boards of directors in corporate governance and other compliance matters.

Recent reforms, rule-making, and various federal and state requirements, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, have imposed accountability of corporate leadership as never before.  With the criminalization of penalties and heightened scrutiny of noncompliance, we understand that sound and insightful guidance is imperative.  We offer a wide range of experience in corporate governance matters, including compliance guidelines, certifications by CEO’s and CFO’s, disclosure compliance, trading policies, director independence, committee charters, and related matters.  We are committed to provide board members and officers with all of the tools necessary to fulfill their fiduciary duties and care, loyalty, and competent service.

Whether our clients’ objectives are a straight-forward purchase and sale of stocks or assets, or a complex merger and acquisition utilizing sophisticated tax planning and financing techniques, we are capable of meeting our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations.  Our M&A/Securities Team is proficient in all aspects of merger and acquisition practice, including: