M&A

One of the main strongpoints of Infante Legal is our M&A department.

We advise and assist business owners, directors and shareholders with the setting up of contracts, business takeovers, partnerships and decision taking. We close domestic and cross-border transactions. We act for corporate clients, financial investors (private equity, venture capital and institutional investors), management and founders / shareholders.

We have the legal experience and pragmatic approach to get the deal done.

What is a M&A lawyer’s approach?

• Identify the client’s business objectives.
• Identify the legal issues –these vary depending on factors like whether the deal is friendly or unfriendly.
• Build a ‘road map’ for the client from start to finish and include a timeframe.
• Advise on deal and negotiating tactics.
• Conduct due diligence on other side.
• Determine – with the help of tax lawyers – the tax implications and if they require special structuring.
• Work with antitrust lawyers to assess regulatory obstacles, gain regulatory approval and analyse any other required regulatory approvals.
• If cross-border, work with local counsel. Review all the client’s contracts: business, employment, outsourcing, debt instruments, preferred stock, etc.
• Obtain third-party consents from lenders or parties to other contracts.
• Negotiate agreement, sign, announce publicly, close the deal.