BUSINESS LEGAL SERVICES

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Merging with or acquiring another company is a major event for any business and can have far reaching implications for you and your stakeholders. Make sure you get it right by engaging our experienced M&A lawyers

Mergers and acquisitions can be a great way to expand your business, whether into other sectors, geographies or simply to make economies of scale. Even in the early stages however, good legal advice is essential as these transactions can become protracted and harmful to your existing business. We can support you along every step, from evaluating a company for acquisition, conducting due diligence, advising on the Takeover Code, through to making any necessary filings with government agencies.

Supporting you with the complexities of a merger, acquisition or sale

Our M&A lawyers will work closely with your tax and accounting advisers to ensure that tax liabilities are agreed pre-completion and that the transaction is as tax-efficient as possible. Our team of corporate lawyers can support you with:

Your M&A strategy and making sure you’ve chosen the right target

We have considerable experience in M&A transactions and have helped businesses, large and small, scale and grow, thanks to our holistic approach to the deal from the outset.

Drawing up the necessary legal documents as part of the transaction

Including a letter of intent, exclusivity agreement, non-disclosure agreements, sale and purchase agreement for shares, banking documents and release of security to name a few.

Protecting you post-completion

by making sure that the warranties and indemnities you receive from the seller are sufficiently extensive.

Conducting due diligence

We will help you identify any red flags or risks associated with your target and support you in mitigating these if possible.

Any real estate assets

Working seamlessly with our property team to ensure any leasehold or freehold interests are delt with effectively.

Mergers and acquisitions

can have far-reaching implications for your existing and the target’s employees, and the TUPE rules may mean that your target’s staff transfer automatically to you.

Part of our M&A specialist team will include our employment lawyers who will make sure this aspect of the deal is handled efficiently to avoid disruptive and costly claims.

Handling issues relating to shareholders and investors

We can advise you on what consents may be necessary and help you obtain these.

Competition issues

If your proposed merger has competition law implications, we can advise you on the Takeover Code and deal with the authorities on your behalf.

If you’re a seller as part of an M&A transaction

we can help you exit smoothly and negotiate with a fair set of warranties and indemnities.

Understanding what you need to achieve from the sale

and making sure that our negotiations and all the required documents reflect those needs.

Earn-out issues

If your seller will remain in your business for a period post-sale, we can assist you in agreeing appropriate terms that protect both sides.

Essentials of mergers and acquisitions

Getting the right legal support at the outset of any potential deal will help make sure this is completed as swiftly and painlessly as possible.

Working with you to understand what you are hoping to achieve from the deal, we will help you answer the following questions so your M&A transaction can be executed in time and to budget:

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Should you acquire your target’s shares or its assets?

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Are your shareholders and investors on board with the deal? Will you need their consent?

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Do you understand the tax implications of the deal?

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If intellectual property is a major part of the transaction, have you established who owns this?

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Who makes the decisions in the LLP and are there any reserved matters or rights of veto?

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Have you considered the pitfalls of the transaction? How will you protect yourself against these?

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Will you be taking on your target’s staff, and are there any potential issues like pension rights?

Why work with specialist M&A lawyers?

Clear-cut advice based on experience
By drawing on our practical and varied experience across a range of M&A transactions, acting for both buyers and sellers, we’re focussed on delivering value to you and your business. We will always provide you with a clear route to take when challenges arise during negotiations keeping your long-term goals in mind at every step.
A joined up approach
From employment issues such as dealing with changes to directors’ service agreements, to IP licensing considerations, acquiring another business is rarely a simple and solely corporate transaction. That’s why we will always offer you an integrated approach. Our business acquisition lawyers will work alongside our employment, IP and commercial specialists, when required, to ensure that you get well-rounded, strategic advice to successfully support you throughout the transaction.
Detailed risk management and mitigation
Our thorough due diligence processes, close collaboration with your tax and accounting team, and streamlined approach across all practice areas throughout the M&A transaction means that we have a clear view of any potential risk to your business. This helps us to quickly identify and resolve any challenges you may face, clearing the route to a successful transaction.
Peace of mind
Even where negotiations may be tricky or due diligence checks take longer than expected due to uncovering outstanding litigation proceedings, for example, we will take on the stress of the process for you. We will always strive to get the best outcome possible for your business, communicating with you at each step in plain English. Rest assured, that we have every possible angle covered.

Who we help: Buyers and sellers, from SMEs to larger listed companies

Our M&A lawyers appreciate that the disposal or acquisition of a business can be a stressful time for all those involved, whether you’re the business owner of an SME or from the executive leadership team of a large national company. We’re also aware of the nuances and the time constraints when completing a transaction on a deadline and to budget. We’re pro-active from the outset and always aim to help you and your strategic partners to navigate this process to reach a successful outcome.

Why choose Suis Law Lawyers?

At Suis Law Lawyers, we provide the legal help required to take entrepreneurs from start-up to scale up, providing you with the support you need at each stage in your business’ growth. We do this by making legal support more accessible. Our subscription plans allow you to access our expertise when you need it, with the option of accruing hours too. In fact, you could be paying as little as £145 per hour. With our transparent pricing model, an ambitious approach to supporting businesses across the country, and a commercially driven team, you can rely on us to help you take your business forward.

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