Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions

Deciding to sell, merge or acquire a business is a huge decision for any business owner.  No matter how small or large the transaction, the decision to enter into a sale, merger or acquisition (“M&A”) agreement certainly is one that should be made with the help of an M&A attorney.  There are many aspects to a successful M&A transaction, including: risk evaluation, conducting due diligence, setting an appropriate time table, drafting merger documents, assessing the market, integrating the new business, dealing with outstanding liabilities, and countless other tasks and reporting requirements.  The attorneys at MacDonald Illig, have the experience and expertise to assist clients with every aspect of this significant business decision.    

Our attorneys work with our clients at every stage of the process, from preparing the business for sale, preparing merger documents, negotiating the purchase agreement, organizing the closing, and assisting the business owner in documenting the management structure of the resulting business.  In addition, we counsel our clients on the risks and advantages in structuring a transaction in a particular manner as well as providing assistance from our Tax Group attorneys who will ensure the transaction is structured in a way that takes advantage of any available tax benefits and reduces any tax consequences.  We understand the stress involved in buying, selling, or merging a business, but believe our experience and resources allow us to be a great partner in this exciting stage of your business.