Assisting Clients as They Face the Challenges of Global M&A
McAllister Davis & Goldstein s expertise covers the full spectrum of M&A transactions, both in the public markets domain and by private treaty. Our M&A lawyers advise across a range of industries, particularly agribusiness, transport, financial services, technology and media and telecommunications.
We advise on a diverse range of transactions but always deliver our advice by reference to our client's commercial objectives using our sector expertise.
Regardless of company size, a merger, acquisition or divestiture is a complex endeavor. With our attorneys on your side, you can be confident all aspects of your transaction are covered, including government compliance, tax, intellectual property, finance, employment and environmental.
Our lawyers provide start-to-finish assistance with the structuring, negotiation, documentation and closing of the deal, using the firm s full resources for everything from due diligence to tax-efficient deal structures.
Our lawyers combine a commitment to exceptional service with good judgment, common sense and a practical approach to what each client needs. We bring value to each transaction. Starting with due diligence, we identify potential problems and develop innovative solutions to tackle the toughest issues up front.
Our lawyers will work closely with you and your financial and other advisors to understand your needs so that we can manage the risks throughout the deal process and ensure the best commercial outcomes are achieved within the right timeframe. Our mergers and acquisitions practice is bolstered by our extensive experience in corporate governance matters.
Comprehensive Expertise
We estimate that at least 50% of our corporate M&A deals have a cross-border element. We have acted on a significant number of deals involving countries throughout Europe and the United States as well as deals involving or originating in Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada and India.
We regularly represent clients ranging from mid-size private companies to multibillion-dollar public companies in both negotiated and unsolicited transactions.
Our lawyers are experienced in closing deals in a variety of situations, including restructuring workouts (both in and out of) bankruptcy and virtually any transaction structure that our clients wish to pursue:
- Asset sales and purchases
- Stock sales and purchases
- Mergers, including tax-free reorganizations
- Joint ventures and strategic alliances
- Leveraged buyouts
- Tender offers
- Recapitalizations
- Takeover defense planning
- Spin-offs/split-offs
A highly diversified client base enables us to gain experience in a wide range of industries.
Industry experience in recent years includes:
Automotive, banking, broadcasting, chemical, communications, construction, distilling, distribution, energy, environmental services, equine, financial services, food production, furniture, general manufacturing, golf and leisure, healthcare, information technology, insurance, mining, oil and gas, printing, real estate development, restaurant, retail, transportation, utilities and wine.
