Mergers & Acquisitions
Our M&A Practice is highly experienced and widely recognized.
M&A Expertise
Deal Structuring & Negotiation
We define the right deal structure based on your objectives, whether asset sale, stock acquisition, or merger. Our approach balances risk, tax efficiency, and commercial outcomes.
Due Diligence
Our team leads targeted due diligence to uncover potential liabilities and identify red flags. We review contracts, cap tables, intellectual property, compliance practices, and employment issues to protect your position at the negotiating table.
Cross-Border Transactions
We regularly guide clients through the unique legal, regulatory, and tax considerations of cross-border M&A. Our team coordinates with local counsel to ensure seamless execution and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Transaction Documentation
We draft, review, and negotiate all deal documents, including Letters of Intent, Purchase Agreements, Disclosure Schedules, employment agreements, and transition services agreements.
Regulatory
Compliance
From antitrust clearance to securities filings and third-party consents, we manage the legal steps needed to complete the deal smoothly. Our proactive approach minimizes delays and avoids regulatory surprises.
Post-Closing
Integration
We support integration planning, transfer of assets and contracts, and resolution of deferred terms like holdbacks or earn-outs. Our goal is a clean handoff and a stable foundation for future growth.
Assisted Rice Acquisition Corp. in its $1.15 billion business combination with Aria Energy LLC and Archaea Energy LLC, forming a renewable natural gas platform.
Represented Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in its $2.5 billion sale of Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc. to CDW Corporation.
Advised Acosta in its definitive agreement to acquire Impact Group.
Counseled Acosta in its acquisition of The CORE Group, a national foodservice sales agency.
Represented MRO Corporation in its acquisition of FIGmd.
Advised Audax-backed ICP Group in its acquisition of Choice Adhesives.
Advised Magnetar Capital’s Energy & Infrastructure group in a $100 million preferred equity investment round in PosiGen, a renewable energy solutions provider.
Advised Callon Petroleum Company in capital structure initiatives including a $140 million overriding royalty interest transaction and a $300 million issuance of secured second lien notes and warrants.
Advised Vector Acquisition Corporation on its $4.1 billion merger with Rocket Lab USA.
Represented KKR in its $5.3 billion acquisition of Cloudera, an enterprise data cloud company.
Assisted MRO Corp. in its acquisition of Cobius Healthcare Solutions, a provider of reimbursement and compliance risk management tools.
Guided Pike Corporation in securing a majority investment by Lindsay Goldberg.
Advised Levine Leichtman Capital Partners on its sale of Caring Brands International.
Counseled Bain & Company in acquiring Umbrage, a leading digital product studio.
Advised Wander on securing a significant credit facility and launching Atlas REIT.
Assisted Blue Crow Sports Group in its strategic acquisition of two professional football (soccer) teams, significantly expanding its sports portfolio.
Represented Magnetar Capital in the $402 million IPO of Star Peak Corp II (NYSE: STPC).
With billions in deal experience, we have advised on transactions across industries including finance, technology, infrastructure, sports, energy, real estate, consumer goods, healthcare, and aerospace.
Many of the transactions above represent matters handled by our attorneys at prior firms. For illustrative purposes only.
Our lawyers have practiced at leading law firms including
KIRKLAND & ELLIS | LATHAM & WATKINS | COOLEY LLP | WILSON SONSINI
The law firms listed reflect the prior employment history of our attorneys is for illustration only.
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