Our attorneys have provided representation in sophisticated mergers and acquisitions in industries as diverse as biotechnology, software development, public restaurant chains, movie production companies and medical staffing. The transactions have ranged from relatively small private transactions to complex mergers involving multiple pubic entities.

We provide services from the early pre-due diligence stage to the closing of the transaction, and assist our clients with a comprehensive due diligence investigation, advice on the acquisition structure, tax strategies, letters of intent, capital formation and the drafting and review of all necessary agreements and documentation. We represent targets as well as acquirers in:

• Cash and stock acquisitions;
• Divestitures of private and public businesses and assets;
• Strategic Alliances;
• Registered mergers and stock exchanges;
• Tender and exchange offers;
• Reverse acquisitions including public shell transactions;
• Leveraged buyouts;
• Reorganizations, re-incorporations and restructuring;
• Spin-offs and roll-ups, and;
• Stockholder rights plans ("poison pills") and other defensive measures to hostile offers.

We approach mergers and acquisitions with the knowledge that complex transactions require a multitude of disciplines and frequently utilize the expertise of our tax, intellectual property, litigation and real estate professionals to provide a unified and cost effective approach to the transaction. We work to develop a partnership relationship with our clients and take pride in the successful closing of the transaction.

For further information on the Merger & Acquisitions practice group, please contact:

Victor J. DiGioia, 212-599-3322, vdigioia@becker-poliakoff.com
Richard J. Alan Cahan, 305-260-1012, rcahan@becker-poliakoff.com