Corporate Counsel for Mergers and Acquisitions

At Wicker Law Group, we provide Corporate Counsel for Mergers and Acquisitions. This involves a broad range of corporate counsel services tailored to small and mid-sized businesses. Our team of skilled attorneys delivers practical solutions and legal expertise in mergers and acquisitions, as well as related corporate matters. We design our services, from compliance to contract negotiation, to help your business succeed in a competitive marketplace.

Initial Consultation

We begin with an initial consultation to understand your business goals, legal needs, and plans for potential mergers or acquisitions. During this session, we assess your specific circumstances and offer preliminary guidance to help you move forward confidently.

Due Diligence Investigations
Our firm conducts detailed due diligence investigations tailored for business mergers and acquisitions. This includes a comprehensive review of applicable Federal, State or local regulations, business contracts and other relevant documents.

Contract Drafting and Negotiation
Effective contracts are the backbone of successful transactions. Our attorneys draft, review, and negotiate agreements for mergers and acquisitions. This includes drafting agreements, negotiating deal terms, and achieving compliance with applicable laws.

Regulatory Compliance
Maintaining compliance is vital in any business transaction. This may involve conducting a comprehensive legal audit to assess a client’s current compliance status. This includes reviewing business contracts and procedures to identify potential areas of non-compliance. A custom tailored approach to corporate regulatory compliance is essential to address the specific needs and challenges faced by each client.

Business Entity Formation
Our team is well-versed in business entity formations, including C-corporations, S-corporations, limited partnerships and limited liability companies. Our team tailors the business structure to meet your business needs. This involves a consideration of the type of business license involved,  the real estate interest held, long term business goals and investor rights. The business entity must align with all of these diverse interests.

Special Project Services
Our firm offers ongoing general business law consultation services to address day-to-day legal concerns and provide strategic advice. Examples of special projects may include distressed company acquisitions, litigation, dispute resolution and crisis management. Additionally, we work with public officials to advance legislation benefiting businesses and consumers.

Escrow Closing Services
In addition to corporate counsel, we provide escrow services during the closing phase of the business transaction. Escrow services often include holdbacks where a portion of the purchase price may be placed in escrow to cover potential post-closing adjustments, indemnification claims or unresolved issues. Additionally, escrow services may also include earnouts where a portion of the purchase price is held contingent upon the business achieving certain performance milestones.

With a focus on clear communication and strategic planning, our legal team works to deliver results that align with your business objectives in the purchase or sale of a California business.