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Mergers and Acquisitions

M&A_2012_tombstone-thumbnail(1)M&A—aligned with your business goals

Behind every M&A transaction there’s a business goal—a goal you’ve worked hard to develop, articulate, and advance. At Manatt our M&A group works to fully understand that goal, and only when we’ve grasped every dimension do we put together an M&A strategy fully aligned with it.

Once we know what you need to accomplish, we assemble a deal team that finds the path of least resistance. That team finds the opportunities, assesses the risks, and removes the obstacles. It brings the skill sets of seasoned attorneys from multiple practice areas. Our antitrust, environmental, real estate, IP, tax, labor and employment, and executive compensation practices are regularly represented on our more complex transactions.

Talent to spare

Our deal teams draw from a deep pool of standout talent—senior-level lawyers who manage your transaction from letter of intent through final closing. We combine Wall Street savvy with a nimble, service-oriented approach.

  • Our due diligence strategies focus on key value drivers that align with your business strategy
  • Our transaction structures are designed to be tax-efficient, while tailored to your market position
  • Our group advises and negotiates all aspects of the deal—from financing to regulatory approval and from operational concerns to closing and post-closing matters
  • Our attorneys liaise with regulatory agencies, including the SEC, FTC, and DOJ

Furthermore, our follow-through capabilities include rapid response times that help clients seize opportunities, especially when quick decisions and fast turnaround can mean the difference between success and failure.

Buy side/sell side

We serve a broad range of clients on both the buy and sell sides, including:

  • Public and private companies
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Family-owned businesses
  • Private equity funds
  • Large multinational corporations

Industry Experience

  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Entertainment and media
  • Technology
  • Consumer products
  • Energy
  • Real estate

Strategic Services

  • Mergers
  • Stock and asset purchases
  • Going-private transactions
  • Cross-border and domestic deals
  • Leveraged and management buyouts
  • Strategic acquisitions andspin-offs
  • Private equity investments and acquisitions
  • Tender and exchange offers
  • Unsolicited offers and takeover defenses
  • Fairness opinions
  • Special committee representations
  • Proxy contests
  • Share exchanges

donloadable PDF 2012 Mergers & AcquisitionsTombstone

donloadable PDF 2011 Mergers & AcquisitionsTombstone

donloadable PDF 2010 Mergers & Acquisitions Tombstone

donloadable PDF 2009 Mergers & AcquisitionsTombstone

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