Why Do You Need A Commercial Lawyer For Mergers and Acquisitions?
Brydens Lawyers has a history of involvement in transactions where our commercial team have assisted clients in structuring, negotiating and achieving the most ideal outcomes. Our commercial team can assist in reducing risks in merging a company or business entity and ensure you have informed advice before making decisions about your business assets.
When it comes to mergers and acquisitions of business entities, there can be a lot of legal information and documentation involved. The complexities of bringing together two companies or acquiring a target company involve navigating complex legal frameworks to ensure compliance and to protect your interests. From the initial due diligence process to the final integration of the target company's board into the combined company, each step towards the final outcome is taken with potential legal implications that require expert guidance.
Why Are Brydens Lawyers The Right Representation For You?
Brydens Lawyers are committed to managing all commercial matters with a dedicated commercial law team. In conjunction with the commercial team, we can leverage assistance from the Brydens Lawyers employment law and property law teams to ensure that you receive the best advice in relation to your merger and acquisition commercial matter.
Brydens Lawyers have much experience in commercial law, and we have represented both target companies and acquiring companies. Our thorough understanding of commercial law ensures that we are well-versed in both sides of this conversation, which gives us a detailed insight into business mergers and acquisitions. By engaging a commercial lawyer through Brydens Lawyers, you are putting yourself in the best position to negotiate accurately and fairly for your company’s best interests.
What Will Your Commercial Lawyer Organise For You?
Brydens Lawyers can assist in providing advice on acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, reconstructions, takeovers and capital raisings. Our Commercial Team can assist in preparing sales of business or act for purchasers by undertaking due diligence, drafting terms of the agreement, participating in negotiations and settling the agreement.
Brydens Lawyers can assist with:
Business contracts and advice for both acquiring firms and merging companies.
Drafting and negotiating sale and purchase documentation to ensure that the purchase price is fair and reflects the market.
Due diligence investigations, to uncover all relevant details about the target business, ensuring that the acquiring firm makes informed decisions.
Business structuring and restructuring advice.
Share acquisitions and disposals–which are crucial for adjusting ownership structures in the acquiring or acquired firm.
Intellectual property protection and transfers, safeguarding the valuable assets of the target business.
Employment law issues, addressing any changes that affect the workforce of the acquiring company or merging company.
Managing ASIC, ACC and ASX requirements, ensuring compliance with all regulatory obligations
Through these services, Brydens Lawyers provides a comprehensive legal framework that supports the strategic objectives of acquiring firms and merging companies, facilitating a smooth transition and securing a stronger market share.
When Should You Consult A Commercial Lawyer?
You should contact Brydens Lawyers if you are buying or selling a business, merging a business, entering into a joint venture agreement with another party or buying or selling shares in a company. This is particularly important when the deal involves forming a new legal entity or when the transaction may substantially lessen competition in a market.
Before you sign a contract of any kind, it is highly recommended that you seek legal counsel first. The commercial law experts at Brydens Lawyers can help to protect your rights and interests, and ensure that you are entering into a beneficial deal or partnership. As our client, we will work to safeguard your interests as either the acquired company or the target company.
What Is Your Next Step?
Contact Brydens Lawyers to arrange a consultation to discuss your merger and acquisition matter, whether it concerns company purchases, the formation of a new legal entity, or any transaction involving business assets of a private company. Our team is ready to support you through the intricacies of commercial law to secure the best possible outcome for your business.
