Represented the seller of a major business insurance services company in its sale to a leading public company in the industry.
Mergers & Acquisitions Transactions
Safeguard your assets & mitigate risk in business-level transactions
Protect Your Interests at Every Stage of M&A
Robust protection that safeguards assets is essential for successful business sales or Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transactions.
Inadequate planning or unforeseen legal vulnerabilities can create costly challenges and risks that slow M&A transactions or derail successful deals.
Petersen Landis’s experienced, stable, and dedicated attorneys provide personal attention and deliver expert guidance throughout impactful business transactions.
If you are selling your business for $8 million or $80 million, our team provides a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies involved in your deal to empower informed decisions and successful closings.
Representative M&A Results
Petersen Landis provides representation for a diverse range of companies involved in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions.
Our firm offers the experience and expertise necessary to effectively guide both buyers and sellers through the process, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness at every stage.
Since our firm’s inception, our team has represented clients in transactions totaling over $1 billion in deal proceeds.
Below is a representative sample of recent mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions:
Case Studies
Petersen Landis is committed to protecting clients and securing assets in complex transactions, as demonstrated by these recent results.
Timely Dealmaking
A manufacturer that received an acquisition proposal from a private equity fund completed the deal within the 75-day timeframe specified by the Letter of Intent.
Joint Venture Structure
A long-time client established a successful joint venture structure centered on intellectual property that was developed for proprietary household product parts.
Effective Offers
A client who wished to purchase a large medical services company leveraged a superior Letter of Intent that enticed the seller to consummate the transaction.
Note: These examples do not guarantee results in similar cases, as explained in the disclaimer below.
M&A Transactions FAQ
How much will an M&A Attorney cost?
While no lawyer can guarantee costs or outcomes, we strive to be transparent about the range of expenses you can expect for your transaction.
We will provide a clear estimate of the fees we anticipate at the beginning of the process.
As the complexity of a deal increases, so do the costs. For instance, if you have eight employees in a relatively unregulated field, your Mergers and Acquisitions transaction will be much simpler compared to that of a company with over 80 employees operating in a highly regulated environment.
Additionally, certain buyers may introduce greater financing complexity. This can result in increased risks and costs for you as the seller. We will review all these factors with you and provide an estimate of what we believe your expenses will be.
Larger firms often factor in their own operating costs, which is something we, as a smaller firm, do not have to do. This allows us to offer a high level of service at a more competitive price compared to larger law firms.
What aspects of M&A transactions do attorneys handle?
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are intricate processes that involve specialized and time-sensitive tasks. Some transactions can be completed within months, while others may require years of planning and preparation to ensure that the deal is executed correctly.
M&A lawyers serve as advisors first and foremost. They assist both the seller and the acquiring company with a range of matters, including legal, regulatory, and financial issues, while also alerting them to potential red flags and concerns that may arise during the transaction.
As your M&A attorneys, the Petersen Landis team will facilitate effective communication with accountants, bankers, real estate brokers, private equity firms, and venture capital funds, among others. We will negotiate the details of the deal, including terms, timelines, and goals.
A significant amount of paperwork is involved in a merger or acquisition, much of which will be handled by a dedicated team of drafters. This paperwork includes term sheets, contracts, legal opinions, letters, registrations, government applications, and other essential documents.
We will guide the process from the initial term sheet to the final deal documents, always prioritizing our client’s goals throughout.