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You want to close your deal fast, but you can’t compromise on meticulous attention to detail.
Gordon Law provides the support you need with our signature mix of efficiency and quality.
With more than 10 years of experience, we help you choose the right M&A structure for your needs, ensure you’re really getting what you pay for, and avoid unpleasant surprises. Reach out today to get started.
Minimizing taxes is an essential, yet often overlooked, aspect of M&A deals. Our firm, founded by an attorney and CPA, offers a unique perspective to help you achieve maximum savings.
Plus, our full-service accounting branch can handle financial due diligence for your transaction. We even provide industry-leading cryptocurrency accounting!
The first step in an M&A transaction is for the buyer to create a Letter of Intent (LOI).
This document defines the purchase price, timeline, and other key aspects of your M&A transaction. A Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA) is also a standard part of initiating a business purchase.
Before creating a Letter of Intent, it’s important to know what you’re actually trying to buy. Do you need to buy the entire business, or should you simply purchase specific assets? Can you take advantage of a tax-free merger? Can you arrange an earnout agreement that requires a minimal down payment?
Not only is this vital information for any transaction, but it also has important tax considerations that often go overlooked.
With our focus on tax law and extensive experience in this area, you can rest assured that your deal won’t result in a surprise tax bill.
Once a Letter of Intent and Nondisclosure Agreement are signed, you enter the due diligence phase.
During M&A due diligence, the buyer gathers key information about the business, including financial records, projections, existing contracts, and anything else that could make or break the deal.
Essentially, due diligence ensures that you know what you’re getting into when buying a business.
Whether you’re buying or selling a business, you need a strong negotiator on your side with a robust knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and tax law to maximize your M&A benefits.
Experience is crucial here—our seasoned Chicago M&A attorneys know what to look out for! Plus, we’re one of the few firms that can provide M&A due diligence for businesses with cryptocurrency.
Next, it’s time to negotiate a binding agreement between both parties. Whether you’re entering a business purchase agreement, asset purchase, stock swap, or merger, our attorneys will help you create a binding legal document and seal the deal.
We’ll work with you to negotiate key terms and ensure this deal achieves your specific goals.
Let our experienced team of merger and acquisition attorneys help you maximize your profits every step of the way.
After negotiating a successful deal, the last thing you want is to be hit with a high tax bill.
The way your merger or acquisition is structured has a significant impact on how much tax you’ll owe. And yet, most attorneys don’t even consider your M&A tax implications.
At Gordon Law, our experienced attorneys have a strong focus on tax law as well as corporate law. We’re uniquely positioned to guide you through an M&A transaction and help you keep more of what you earn.
The first step in an M&A transaction is for the buyer to create a Letter of Intent (LOI).
This document defines the purchase price, timeline, and other key aspects of your M&A transaction. A Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA) is also a standard part of initiating a business purchase.
Before creating a Letter of Intent, it’s important to know what you’re actually trying to buy. Do you need to buy the entire business, or should you simply purchase specific assets? Can you take advantage of a tax-free merger? Can you arrange an earnout agreement that requires a minimal down payment?
Not only is this vital information for any transaction, but it also has important tax considerations that often go overlooked.
With our focus on tax law and extensive experience in this area, you can rest assured that your deal won’t result in a surprise tax bill.
Once a Letter of Intent and Nondisclosure Agreement are signed, you enter the due diligence phase.
During M&A due diligence, the buyer gathers key information about the business, including financial records, projections, existing contracts, and anything else that could make or break the deal.
Essentially, due diligence ensures that you know what you’re getting into when buying a business.
Whether you’re buying or selling a business, you need a strong negotiator on your side with a robust knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and tax law to maximize your M&A benefits.
Experience is crucial here—our seasoned Chicago M&A attorneys know what to look out for! Plus, we’re one of the few firms that can provide M&A due diligence for businesses with cryptocurrency.
Next, it’s time to negotiate a binding agreement between both parties. Whether you’re entering a business purchase agreement, asset purchase, stock swap, or merger, our attorneys will help you create a binding legal document and seal the deal.
We’ll work with you to negotiate key terms and ensure this deal achieves your specific goals.
Let our experienced team of merger and acquisition attorneys help you maximize your profits every step of the way.
After negotiating a successful deal, the last thing you want is to be hit with a high tax bill.
The way your merger or acquisition is structured has a significant impact on how much tax you’ll owe. And yet, most attorneys don’t even consider your M&A tax implications.
At Gordon Law, our experienced attorneys have a strong focus on tax law as well as corporate law. We’re uniquely positioned to guide you through an M&A transaction and help you keep more of what you earn.
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We helped Hector “H3CZ” Rodriguez, founder of the legendary esports company OpTic Gaming, reacquire his business in 2020.
Special Considerations:
You should consider hiring an M&A attorney for deals worth $75,000 or more. This way, the cost of hiring an attorney is worthwhile to protect your investment, maximize your revenue, and minimize your taxes.
You don’t have to buy or sell an entire business in order to use an M&A attorney. We can also help with the purchase of specific assets.
As the saying goes, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Anyone who has ever been a part of a merger or acquisition knows this to be true.
The time frame can vary depending on the deal’s complexity, ranging from 6 months to several years before a merger or acquisition is closed. Because the timeline is so long, unexpected obstacles can often occur—for example, what if a key employee leaves or an unforeseen circumstance like COVID-19 changes the business’s profitability?
The Letter of Intent may include a draft of the potential timeline, but it is highly recommended to leave room for any unforeseen circumstances that may come up.
An M&A broker is someone who helps connect buyers and sellers. Meanwhile, an M&A lawyer focuses on the legal aspects of the deal, from the initial Letter of Intent to the final purchase agreement.
Brokers often have their own basic templates for legal documents related to M&A transactions. Your broker may pressure you to sign a legal document quickly, but it’s wise to have an attorney review the document first. When it comes to legal agreements, a templated document will rarely offer you the most favorable terms.
You can work with both a broker and an experienced mergers and acquisitions attorney to close your deal.
You should consider hiring an M&A attorney for deals worth $75,000 or more. This way, the cost of hiring an attorney is worthwhile to protect your investment, maximize your revenue, and minimize your taxes.
You don’t have to buy or sell an entire business in order to use an M&A attorney. We can also help with the purchase of specific assets.
As the saying goes, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Anyone who has ever been a part of a merger or acquisition knows this to be true.
The time frame can vary depending on the deal’s complexity, ranging from 6 months to several years before a merger or acquisition is closed. Because the timeline is so long, unexpected obstacles can often occur—for example, what if a key employee leaves or an unforeseen circumstance like COVID-19 changes the business’s profitability?
The Letter of Intent may include a draft of the potential timeline, but it is highly recommended to leave room for any unforeseen circumstances that may come up.
An M&A broker is someone who helps connect buyers and sellers. Meanwhile, an M&A lawyer focuses on the legal aspects of the deal, from the initial Letter of Intent to the final purchase agreement.
Brokers often have their own basic templates for legal documents related to M&A transactions. Your broker may pressure you to sign a legal document quickly, but it’s wise to have an attorney review the document first. When it comes to legal agreements, a templated document will rarely offer you the most favorable terms.
You can work with both a broker and an experienced mergers and acquisitions attorney to close your deal.
