Merger and Acquisitions Lawyer

Whether you are buying or selling a business (generally referred to just as ‘acquisitions’) or undergoing a merger with another business, Waterfront’s corporate team can assist you with the transaction.

We advise both buyers and sellers on mergers and acquisitions (‘M&A’) of private companies ranging in size and complexity from small deals (worth less than £1m) to multi-million pound acquisitions.

Examples of the types of matters that we advise on are:

• Pre-due diligence audit

• Deal structure

• Pre-contract documentation (including confidentiality agreements and heads of terms)

• Due diligence

• Acquisition documentation (including purchase agreements and disclosure letters)

• Post-completion matters (including integration)

• All related employment law issues (including TUPE)

• All related data protection matters

A Merger and Acquisitions Lawyer is a specialized legal professional who assists clients with corporate mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. They are responsible for conducting due diligence, drafting contracts and agreements, negotiating terms, advising on regulatory compliance issues, and representing clients in court. As businesses shift their focus to global markets, the role of an M&A lawyer has become increasingly important and in-demand. M&A lawyers must have extensive knowledge of the legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions as well as the ability to anticipate potential problems that could arise during the process. They must also be able to provide creative solutions to ensure the success of their client’s transaction without running afoul of any applicable laws or regulations.