Mergers and Acquisitions

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M&A is back on track.

As the economy shifts back into gear, there are many routes to making a deal, with investors looking to mergers and acquisitions for quicker and more certain exits. But, without the right counsel on your side, you may be heading in the wrong direction or missing a full point inspection when it comes to due diligence.

On a crowded freeway, Manatt’s lawyers can help put you in the fast lane. The M&A team at Manatt has deep industry experience working with a wide range of clients, both on the buy side and the sell side, helping public and private companies, entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, private equity funds and large multinational corporations. Whether companies want to accelerate their market penetration or recapitalize for greater flexibility, or investors want a solid exit strategy, Manatt’s strategic business advisors can navigate the complexities of any transaction.

What makes Manatt different and a most valuable partner to its clients? Manatt’s strong bench means that clients have access to attorneys who are standouts in their fields – financial services, healthcare, media and entertainment, technology, consumer products, energy and natural resources, and real estate and land use. Businesses can rely on Manatt’s nimble approach and rapid response time to seize on quick-turnaround opportunities. That unprecedented access to counsel gives companies boutique law firm service delivered with Wall Street experience – meaning senior-level attorneys manage and strategize the transaction every step of the way.

Manatt’s track record speaks for itself. For companies exploring M&A opportunities, having Manatt on their side positions them ahead of the pack. When a deal is looming, Manatt’s lawyers provide unparalleled service and follow-through, developing due diligence strategies to evaluate the risks and rewards, advising on every aspect and restructuring complex transactions in a tax-efficient manner.

Areas of focus

  • Mergers, stock and asset purchases
  • Privatizations
  • Proxy contests
  • Recapitalizations
  • Leveraged and management buyouts
  • Tender and exchange offers
  • Cross-border and domestic deals
  • Private equity funding
  • Fairness opinion representations
  • Poison pills and other takeover defenses
  • Special committee representations