At Witt & Goldsworthy, our mergers and acquisitions (M&A) attorneys represent business buyers and sellers by managing all stages of an M&A deal, including developing buyer's or seller's M&A strategy, entering preliminary agreements, executing letters of intent, managing due diligence, drafting and negotiating the acquisition agreement, and managing the signing and closing process.
We represent buyers and sellers in the purchase or sale of entire businesses or partial ownership interests. This includes structuring deals to minimize risks, maximize value, and ensure the smooth transfer of assets, contracts, and operational control.
We help you structure deals that either trigger immediate tax consequences or defer taxes. Certain mergers and reorganizations can qualify for tax-free treatment under IRS rules, providing major advantages to both sides.
We handle mergers where two companies combine into one legal entity, advising on strategic considerations, shareholder approvals, regulatory compliance, and post-merger integration planning.
In a consolidation, two companies join to form an entirely new entity. We draft and negotiate consolidation agreements, handle regulatory filings, and help you work through governance and transition issues.
We ensure these complex transactions are structured to meet all corporate law requirements and protect against post-closing disputes.
We help you decide whether a stock purchase or an asset purchase better meets your needs, guiding you through the different legal, tax, and operational consequences of each approach.
We help you negotiate terms, align incentives, and protect your company's interests in joint venture arrangements.
We advise private equity groups and business owners on leveraged buyouts, helping structure LBOs carefully to balance opportunity and risk.
We structure these deals to comply with tax laws and corporate regulations, minimizing disruption while maximizing flexibility.
We guide owners and management through the complex regulatory and financial considerations involved in ESOP transactions.
We structure these dual transactions to achieve tax efficiency, preserve corporate control, and meet the objectives of all parties involved.
At Witt & Goldsworthy, we combine deep legal knowledge with a practical understanding of business. Our approach is hands-on, efficient, and results-oriented. We don't just document your deal — we help make it happen on your terms.