M & A / Corporations / Partnerships

Our firm represents a wide variety of clients in mergers, acquisitions and partnership matters. Transactions such as these require a high level of knowledge of the relevant laws of each state. Because our attorneys have a wealth of experience in handling legal matters outside of Massachusetts, we are well positioned to handle complex mergers, acquisitions and partnership issues throughout the region and the country.

Our clients include banks that are funding mergers or acquisitions. We also represent individual and institutional investors, corporations and privately held businesses. In an acquisition, we act for either side. We counsel clients from the beginning of the process through structuring the transaction to closing the deal. In all cases, we evaluate and implement the best way to protect the client throughout the transaction.

Our firm handles all the details. We conduct due diligence, ensuring that our client is receiving fair value for involvement in the transaction. We advise on the business tax implications of the merger or acquisition. We counsel on regulatory issues that might affect the new entity. We make sure that finance arrangements are solid.

Some of the mergers or acquisitions in which our firm has been involved include:

• Stock transactions
• Bankruptcy sales
• Divesting subsidiaries or divisions
• Joint ventures
• Leveraged buyouts
• Management buyouts
• Strategic alliances
• Partnership dissolution
• Experienced and knowledgeable

From our offices in Springfield and Boston, our attorneys act for businesses and individuals far beyond our Massachusetts roots. We have handled mergers and acquisitions for national and international clients. We bring this wealth of experience to any transaction, whether large or small.