Mergers and Acquisitions - Warner Norcross + Judd LLP

Clients rely on our M&A team to guide them smoothly through every stage of the often complex transactional process and get the deal done. We know how to uncomplicate the complicated. Additionally, our attorneys use creative, state-of-the-art technologies that enable us to respond quickly and efficiently. Clients benefit from our deep collective knowledge and seen-it-all experience because we do this work every day – and we really like what we do. Most importantly, we take the time to get to know our clients and their businesses very well, collaborating closely with them and cultivating long-term relationships. This allows us to tailor transactions strategically to meet their needs, close deals and help them attain their business objectives.

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Drawing on our comprehensive understanding of both the big-picture perspectives and the nuanced details of M&A transactions, we counsel and represent a wide range of clients. They include Fortune 500 corporations that operate internationally; high-profile private equity firms; mid-market, private and publicly traded companies; family-owned businesses and family offices. We represent sellers, buyers, investors, independent director committees, management groups and other participants in M&A transactions across the nation – and our team gives each of our clients our undivided attention. Several of those we serve have told us, “We feel as if we’re your only clients.” We consider that high praise because it validates our way of doing business.

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Our attorneys draw on extensive experience to provide counsel in these and other areas:

Drafting and negotiating early-stage M&A agreements such as letters of intent, term sheets, confidentiality agreements and investment banker engagement letters
Preparing a business for due diligence by potential acquirers
Legal due diligence review of acquisition targets
Assisting with sale processes, including auctions
Preparing and negotiating definitive acquisition agreements
Drafting ancillary transaction agreements and documents, including consulting agreements, employment agreements, noncompetition agreements, real estate documentation and closing checklists
Counseling boards of directors and special committees with respect to fiduciary duties and other obligations
Obtaining governmental approvals, including preparing the premerger notification report required by the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Act
Negotiating transaction financing terms and documentation
Closing the transaction
Assisting in post-closing price adjustment and transition matters
Preparing closing binders
Advising on estate planning and tax planning strategies

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