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Successful M&A starts with
experienced M&A attorneys

SUCCESSFUL M&A

In a rapidly evolving global market, companies pursue M&A to enter new markets and secure future-ready capabilities.

M&A is not simply combining two companies.
It is a defining process that shapes strategic direction and long-term value.

Tax, assets, liabilities, employment, and regulatory issues all shift with deal structure, which is why experienced M&A counsel is essential.

Strengths of our
M&A attorneys

Our M&A attorneys pursue sustainable growth and long-term value for clients.

STRENGTH

Professional

M&A attorney task forces with deep domestic and cross-border experience

Many M&A attorneys with large-company and public-sector experience

Real-time collaboration among attorneys with extensive deal experience

Cross-functional support from accountants, tax advisors, and IP counsel

Efficient

Scale to address civil and criminal issues arising from M&A

Dedicated M&A teams of 1–20 professionals assigned per matter

Nationwide office network for coordinated response

End-to-end counsel from advisory and diligence through litigation

Expert

Tailored M&A consulting from experienced deal counsel

Rapid support at each stage of the transaction

Confidentiality and information protection clients can trust

Strategies aligned with market trends to preserve competitive advantage

Professional

M&A attorney task forces with deep domestic and cross-border experience

Many M&A attorneys with large-company and public-sector experience

Real-time collaboration among attorneys with extensive deal experience

Cross-functional support from accountants, tax advisors, and IP counsel

Efficient

Scale to address civil and criminal issues arising from M&A

Dedicated M&A teams of 1–20 professionals assigned per matter

Nationwide office network for coordinated response

End-to-end counsel from advisory and diligence through litigation

Expert

Tailored M&A consulting from experienced deal counsel

Rapid support at each stage of the transaction

Confidentiality and information protection clients can trust

Strategies aligned with market trends to preserve competitive advantage

Step-by-step M&A support
from our attorneys

Complex M&A requires close collaboration.
We support each stage so your company can reach its goals.

ASSISTANCE

Goal setting and target selection

Target company analysis

Negotiation and deal structure

Agreement drafting

Final approval and closing

Goal setting and target selection

We help define M&A objectives, identify suitable targets, and manage legal risk so the transaction can move forward smoothly.

Target company analysis

We analyze financials, competitiveness, and post-deal risks to anticipate legal issues and synergy opportunities.

Negotiation and deal structure

Our attorneys help prevent disputes during negotiations and clarify contractual terms for a smoother closing process.

Agreement drafting

We draft agreements that clearly define each stage, condition, confidentiality obligation, and other key legal terms.

Final approval and closing

We manage board approvals, regulatory filings, and final contract review to help complete the transaction safely.

Goal setting and target selection

We help define M&A objectives, identify suitable targets, and manage legal risk so the transaction can move forward smoothly.

Target company analysis

We analyze financials, competitiveness, and post-deal risks to anticipate legal issues and synergy opportunities.

Negotiation and deal structure

Our attorneys help prevent disputes during negotiations and clarify contractual terms for a smoother closing process.

Agreement drafting

We draft agreements that clearly define each stage, condition, confidentiality obligation, and other key legal terms.

Final approval and closing

We manage board approvals, regulatory filings, and final contract review to help complete the transaction safely.

Business legal guides
from M&A attorneys

Review practical legal insights in advance
to strengthen your understanding of M&A.

LEGAL GUIDE

Antitrust Investigation Legal Tests for Seven Business Practices

Antitrust investigation risks arise when business conduct suggests collusion, exclusionary practices, or harm to competition.

FTC Corteva Settlement and Antitrust Risks in Loyalty Programs

The proposed FTC Corteva settlement targets distributor incentives that restrict purchases of competing generic pesticides.

Exclusive Dealing Antitrust Risks in Loyalty and Distribution Programs

Exclusive dealing antitrust risks can arise when loyalty discounts or distribution terms restrict rivals’ access to the market.

Tax Extension Deadline in California: FTB Assessment Limits

The tax extension deadline in California does not extend the payment deadline or determine when the FTB loses its authority to assess tax.

Internal Investigation Services and NY Corporate Compliance Duties

Internal investigation services determine the scope of corporate misconduct and establish required disclosures for New York and federal regulators.

New York Data Breach Notification Law and SHIELD Act Duties

New York data breach notification law generally requires notice without unreasonable delay and no later than 30 days after discovery.

How Does Algorithmic Pricing Antitrust Affect Rent Price Fixing?

An algorithmic pricing antitrust claim alleges that landlords violate federal or New York state law by using shared software to coordinate rent price fixing.