New York Mergers & Acquisitions / Stock & Asset Purchases Attorneys

At Ziegler, Ziegler & Associates LLP, we have earned an international reputation for the effective and comprehensive handling of mergers and acquisitions issues, including:

• Acquisitions and divestitures of stock, assets and other forms of Mergers & Acquisition transactions including stock swaps
• Tender & exchange offers
• Reverse mergers
• Choice of entity
• Corporate formalities
• Leveraged buyouts
• Drafting & negotiation of relevant agreements
• Reorganizations, re-incorporations and restructuring
• Cross-border acquisitions
• Spin-offs and roll-ups
• Stockholder rights plans ("poison pills") and other defensive measures

Our New York Mergers & Acquisitions attorneys are skilled at representing all forms of business entities from initial inquiry to merger and acquisition to exit strategy in handling the complexities presented at each step of the M & A process. We are especially adept at handling the diverse issues facing international companies seeking a presence in the United States. 

Acquisition Structuring: Stock & Asset Purchases

If you are considering the acquisition of a business entity or the sale of your business, the number and complexity of issues to take into account can be overwhelming. Without skilled legal counsel by your side to look out for your interests and provide insight every step of the way, you run the risk of overlooking seemingly minor points that may prove costly down the road.

The most fundamental decision to make in considering an acquisition is whether to achieve it through the purchase of the assets or the stock of the entity. Armed with decades of experience, the attorneys at Ziegler, Ziegler & Associates LLP will expertly guide you in identifying the transaction structure that will best suit the long-term needs of your business and in negotiating the terms of such arrangement with the other parties to the deal. Although there are some clear advantages and disadvantages to either approach for both parties, which can render negotiations difficult, there are also many less obvious nuances that only experienced counsel, such as the mergers & acquisitions lawyers at Ziegler, Ziegler & Associates LLP, would be able to identify. The inclusion of these additional negotiation points in acquisition talks can be an enormous boon to clients by giving them added leverage to use to press for a structure that best suits their business goals.

In addition, the mergers and acquisitions attorneys at Ziegler, Ziegler & Associates LLP have a strong background in business transactions and corporate regulatory compliance. We pride ourselves on exhaustive pre-planning and forecasting in order to identify potential problems and correct them before they evolve into expensive litigation.

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Individuals or businesses from throughout the United States and worldwide are invited to contact the Manhattan offices of Ziegler, Ziegler & Associates LLP today via telephone or email. Our attorneys are steadfast advocates on behalf of clients around the world seeking the sound transactional and litigation experience necessary for effective competition in the global marketplace.