Structure and economics
Corporate transactions / LOS ANGELES
Move the deal with control.
POSITION / 01
Transactions need a disciplined process for structure, diligence, negotiation, documentation, approvals, and closing.
SCOPE / 02
THE WORK,
IN FOCUS.
- 01
Mergers and acquisitions
- 02
Asset and stock transactions
- 03
Letters of intent
- 04
Due diligence
- 05
Deal documents and closing
BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS / 03
THE LEGAL ISSUE
IS PART OF A
LARGER DECISION.
Liability allocation
Third-party approvals
Transition planning
A PRACTICAL PROCESS / 04
UNDERSTAND
Clarify the objective, context, people, and timing.
ASSESS
Identify the documents, decisions, and material risk.
EXECUTE
Draft, review, negotiate, and coordinate.
MOVE
Complete the work and prepare for what follows.
COMMON QUESTIONS / 05
GOOD QUESTIONS.
CLEAR ANSWERS.
When should counsel join?+
Before signing an LOI when possible, because early structure shapes later leverage and risk.
What happens in diligence?+
The parties review material information about the business, assets, liabilities, people, and approvals.
LET’S TALK BUSINESS.