Mergers and Acquisitions

Our Aim

Our aim is to always apply creative and rational strategies to our legal representation to maximize our client’s value and move them to a position of strength within the transaction. This allows our clients to have greater advantages in their merger or acquisition, whether they are looking to buy, sell, lend, or work as an intermediary.

Our attorneys work to counsel and provide legal representation for companies of all sizes and stages of the merger/acquisition process, from transactions that range in size from under $50,000 to over $10 million. Our team of professionals enables us to provide superior service to clients who regularly buy and sell businesses, or clients engaged in a once in a lifetime transaction.

Mergers and acquisitions are distinct from one another, though both ultimately result in two or more business entities being consolidated into one. Negotiations and the process of consolidation into a single entity is a major event for each company involved, and the transactions have a deep impact on all stakeholders involved, from the owners and management teams to employees, all the way down to the customers.

Ideally, legal representation is brought in once a merger or acquisition is being considered. At the beginning stages, when companies are first beginning to explore their options or potential merger/acquisition transactions, companies may want to consider drawing up a confidentiality and non-circumvent agreement. Sellers may also find great benefits in attaining legal representation, and the creation of a business broker engagement agreement can be beneficial for sellers looking to set their terms early in the process.

Additional Legal Considerations

Mergers and acquisitions can take occur for public and privately traded companies at any stage of the business life cycle and can become a challenging and stressful event if handled incorrectly. Mergers and acquisitions are also not always a choice made by all participating entities, and Thrift McLemore has experience representing the interests of companies coming together to negotiate for mutual benefit, as well as companies who are facing hostile acquisition or defending themselves against another company attempting to takeover.