Consulting on Company Acquisition Support in the USA
Supporting company acquisition processes in the USA requires a deep understanding of American corporate and antitrust law, as well as a strategic approach to deal structuring. Consultations are provided for the purpose of legal and strategic project evaluation, risk assessment, and selection of the optimal mechanism for deal execution.
The consultation includes an analysis of the legal status of the parties, corporate structure, applicable legislation, possible restrictions, and regulatory requirements. Based on the consultation results, a substantiated estimate of the cost for subsequent stages of legal transaction support is provided.
Stages of Company Acquisition Support in the USA:
- Preliminary Legal Diagnosis.
Analysis of the target company's structure, assets, liabilities, litigation, intellectual property, and corporate documents. - Risk Assessment and Deal Structure.
Identification of legal and regulatory risks, selection of deal type (asset deal, stock deal, etc.), agreement on acquisition terms and consequences. - Due Diligence.
Comprehensive legal review of the target company's operations and documentation, including financial, tax, labor, and regulatory aspects. - Preparation and Coordination of Documentation.
Drafting and legal examination of purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, corporate resolutions, and other mandatory documents. - Coordination with Regulatory Authorities.
If necessary — filing notifications and coordinating the transaction with antitrust or industry-specific authorities (e.g., SEC, FTC). - Deal Closing and Post-Acquisition Integration.
Legal support during the transfer of rights, registrations, and during the business integration phase and removal of legal barriers.
Support is provided considering business objectives, industry specifics, and current US legislation.