The Mergers and Acquisitions team at Warner Norcross & Judd has vast transactional experience.
We handle transactions with a wide range of valuations for both private and publicly traded businesses. We represent sellers, buyers, investors, private equity firms, independent director committees, management groups and other participants in M&A transactions located across the nation.
Our team of experienced M&A attorneys uses creative, state-of-the-art strategies, tactics and technologies. The depth of our practice allows us to respond quickly, efficiently and wherever our clients need us to be. The team effort is carefully coordinated to promote efficiency and responsiveness so we are able to assist our clients in all aspects of the transaction in a prompt and cost-effective manner, regardless of the complexity of the issues. Our devotion to teamwork extends beyond our firm, and we coordinate our efforts with and work closely with inside counsel and with co-counsel or local counsel when appropriate.
From due diligence to closing documents, Warner has the depth and breadth of knowledge to handle all facets of a merger or acquisition. We have a special focus on financing, securities law, corporate, executive and shareholder tax consequences, antitrust law, government compliance, shareholder lawsuit defense and proxy battles.
Our M&A services include working with our clients and other professional advisers on:
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Preparation of pre-acquisition confidentiality agreements
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Negotiation of investment banker engagement letters
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Advising on estate planning and tax planning strategies
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Preparation of a business for due diligence by potential acquirers
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Assistance in due diligence review of acquisition targets
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Assistance in conduct-of-business auctions
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Preparation and negotiation of letter of intent or transaction term sheets
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Preparation and negotiation of definitive acquisition agreements
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Preparation of ancillary transaction agreements and documents, including consulting agreements, employment agreements, noncompetition agreements, real estate documentation and closing checklists
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Advising boards of directors and special committees with respect to fiduciary duties and other obligations
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Obtaining governmental approvals, including preparing the premerger notification report required by the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Act
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Negotiating transaction financing terms and documentation
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Closing the transaction
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Assistance in post-closing price adjustment and transition matters