Mergers and Acquisitions FAQs

Mergers and Acquisitions FAQs

• Who is on your M&A team and why?

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  Discover tailored legal solutions for your private company mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and alliances with the M&A team at Abrams Fensterman, LLP. Our team is led by esteemed attorneys Jill Braunstein and Vivian Breier, who bring decades of expertise to the table, having facilitated M&A deals for buyers and sellers of all sizes and complexities.

  
  

  We have a proven track record of successfully representing a wide range of clients, both domestic and international. With deal-making expertise across numerous industries, our M&A attorneys have particular strength handling transactions in healthcare, technology, electronics, financial services, manufacturing, and food & beverage.

• What makes a successful M&A transaction?

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  Indispensable to the success of any transaction is a meticulously drafted acquisition agreement. We continuously scrutinize and negotiate the agreement to align with our client’s specific needs and we work closely with you throughout each step of the M&A process, from initial transaction structuring, comprehensive due diligence, negotiation, and documentation to post-closing integration.

• Due Diligence – What’s Necessary & How?

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  For sellers, confidentiality is paramount. We ensure that sellers execute protective non-disclosure agreements before divulging any confidential information to potential buyers. Our team then guides our clients through the process of gathering necessary documentation and sensitive data, financial or otherwise, about your business. These meticulous details are indispensable when negotiating seller’s representations and warranties, as well as completing purchase agreement schedules.

  
  

  From the buyer's perspective, thorough due diligence is key in determining an equitable purchase price for the assets or equity of the targeted company. Understanding the unique nature of each deal, our team approaches transactions with an unwavering comprehension of each client’s goals and specific industry.

• Who should a business owner look for as an M&A advisor?

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  The M&A attorneys at Abrams Fensterman provide client-specific legal solutions by deeply understanding the intricacies of their business and corporate culture. We understand that every deal is unique and requires a multidisciplinary approach. Collaborating with an array of experts who make up our deal team in areas such as real estate, employment, intellectual property, tax, and finance, helps to ensure every aspect of the deal is appropriately structured and executed with confidence.