Conversions, Mergers and Acquisitions

Preparing your company for sale can be stressful, but the right advice and counsel on due diligence and the structure of the transaction is key.   Having the right information to determine whether the deal is the right one for you whether you are the buyer or the seller is this law firm's sweet spot.  Margeaux Mernick has facilitated the purchase and sale of small businesses across multiple industries.

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Preparation and planning prior to a sale are important whether you desire a strategic alliance, joint venture or other business combination.  My goal is to help my clients obtain the best position in the market to meet their business goals.  Experienced in working with all participants in a transaction including, shareholders, officers and directors, lenders, and investors.  Given her long history as an attorney, Margeaux has established relationships with attorneys and other professionals in finance, intellectual property, tax, labor and employment law when co-counsel is necessary to get the deal done.   A keen awareness of the possible ups and downs of the transaction also facilitates post-closing services.

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Business transactional services include:

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• Business purchase and sale agreements and ownership structuring

• Debt and equity financing, and associated loan documentation

• Due diligence investigations

• Asset valuations, acquisitions and sales

• Legal and regulatory compliance

• Registration, issuance and transfer of private securities

• Regulation D private placement memoranda

• Executive compensation and stock option agreements

• Shareholder and client communications, notifications, disclosures and documentation

• Cash vs. equity deals

• Closing conditions

• Noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements

• Representations and warranties

• Corporate governance matters

• Real property concerns