Mergers & Acquisitions

Businesses commonly look to grow and strengthen their market presence by making targeted acquisitions or merging with rival or complimentary businesses.

Whilst mergers and acquisitions are not without risk, they provide the opportunity to acquire key personnel, alternate business strategies, client lists, key assets, brand rights. They can also operate to reduce competition in the market, diversify services or products provided and promote competition within a business.

The legal issues involved are complex and a balance between legal and commercial negotiation is required. We work with clients to structure Heads of Terms prior to due diligence and continue to provide ongoing support where opportunities arise to renegotiate key terms.

Whether your business is considering acquisition or being targeted for acquisition or merger, specialist legal advice should be sought at the earliest opportunity.