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Mergers & Acquisitions Solicitors

For a business that is looking to either move with the changing times or reach their ambitious plans for growth, strategic decisions that go beyond the ordinary may be necessary. Mergers and acquisitions have emerged as powerful strategies for companies aiming to extend their reach, diversify their offerings, or enhance their competitive edge.  This can be a complex process; without effective and efficient legal advice there are many traps for the unprepared. 

Each transaction has its own processes which need to be navigated very carefully and with the right legal advice tailored to your own situation.  We work with businesses of all sizes including large corporate entities, multi-nationals, partnerships, small and medium sized enterprises and sole traders, so have the breadth of expertise and legal knowledge to enable us to provide first class mergers and acquisitions advice.

Recognising what can often be intricate work, requiring input from various other specialists, we work closely with accountants, tax advisers and lenders to ensure that your business is best advised for such deals. We are also happy to work with any existing advisers, particularly when referring to accounting and tax fronts, in order to achieve the optimum outcome for you.

Mergers and acquisitions advice

Embarking on a merger or acquisition project requires a meticulous approach, where each step is guided by strategic intent even before you begin looking for a suitable business, as well as comprehensive due diligence, including but not limited to: 

  • Strategic alignment
  • Due diligence
  • Valuation
  • Legal and regulatory compliance
  • Cultural integration
  • Communication and change management

We are experienced in advising on all of these considerations and can work with you to devise a complete strategy for the coming weeks and months.

How long the transaction will take will depend on a range of factors, from complexity of the deal, due diligence, regulatory approvals as well as negotiations and drafting the agreements. In general, the mergers and acquisitions process can range from a few months for simpler transactions to a year or more for more complex deals.  Once we have an understanding as to your goals and objectives for your business, as well as the target company, we will be able to indicate a possible timeline and any concerns that may lead to a delay.

Other legal advice for your business

Working closely with our colleagues in other disciplines across the firm, we can ensure that all possible considerations are included in our discussions, including from our commercial property, employment law and dispute resolution departments. 

In addition to providing you with the appropriate legal advice, we can inform and advise you on the other implications, including:

  • Commercial property
  • Compliance, for example relevant licenses that may be required
  • Dispute Resolution and how to minimise the risk of disputes arising in the future
  • Employment law and pensions
  • Financing
  • General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
  • Tax considerations

Contact our Mergers and Acquisitions Solicitors

Our experienced Mergers and Acquisitions Lawyers are here to address your queries, streamline the change for your business, and safeguard your interests. With our multidisciplinary approach, we blend legal insight and strategic thinking to ensure that your merger or acquisition leads to growth and success. Contact one of our offices in Andover, Romsey, Salisbury, Totton and Witney to schedule a consultation; you can use the Contact Form, email info@parkerbullen.com or call your local office: