We help financial services businesses and their owners with legal challenges arising from acquisition and sale transactions. We also represent many non-bank companies in mergers, acquisitions and expansion transactions.
Some examples of the mergers and acquisition services we provide for clients in the financial services industry include:
- Advising clients on acquisition candidates or prospective buyers in acquisition transactions, including negotiating engagement letters with investment bankers and third party appraisers, and counseling companies on strategic options.
- Negotiating and drafting agreements that precede definitive acquisition agreements, such as confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, exclusivity and standstill agreements.
- Negotiating and drafting merger, stock and asset purchase agreements, as well as ancillary documentation such as voting agreements, employment agreements, non-compete agreements, escrow arrangements and other closing documents in connection with acquisitions.
- Facilitating the transfer of real estate in connection with acquisitions and divestitures, including title opinions and insurance.
- Working with clients on post-closing transitional matters, such as negotiating amendments to vendor contracts and leases, and advising clients on issues such as successor liability and disbursements under escrow agreements.
Related Services
In addition to assisting clients in the financial services industry with mergers and acquisitions, our team provides Regulatory and Compliance Services, Corporate Services and Capital Raising Services.
For more information about Baker Donelson's experience and attorneys who advise clients on all aspects of commercial transactions law, including mergers and acquisitions, please refer to the description of our Commercial Transactions and Business Counseling practice group.