Mergers and Acquisitions Lawyers

The mergers and acquisitions lawyers at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. (SHB) handle mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. Also known as The SHB Corporate Transactions Practice, the mergers and acquisitions lawyers on this team work with a diverse client base that includes multinational public companies and early-stage private firms attempting to structure, negotiate and close mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic alliances.

A merger takes place when two companies decide to combine into a single entity. An acquisition involves one company essentially taking over another company. While the motivations may differ, the essential feature of both mergers and acquisitions involves one firm emerging where once there existed two firms. Another term frequently employed within discussions on this topic is takeover. Essentially, the difference rests in the attitude of the incumbent management of firms that are targeted. A so-called friendly takeover is often a euphemism for a merger. A hostile takeover refers to unwanted advances by outsiders. Given all of these situations, it is highly recommended that mergers and acquisitions lawyers be involved from the very beginning of your transaction.

Whether the motivation behind the merger or acquisition is to achieve economies of scale, gain greater market share or take advantage of unused tax shields, our mergers and acquisitions lawyers can advise you every step of the way. As the corporate world struggles to keep small and large businesses afloat, it’s more important than ever to ensure you are advised on how to approach your merger or acquisition both legally and ethically. The mergers and acquisitions lawyers at SHB are well-respected and capable of providing guidance to our clients professionally and cost-effectively.

If you are considering a merger or acquisition, partner with us to make sure you are prepared. To set up a meeting with our mergers and acquisitions lawyers, contact us today.