Business-Minded Mergers And Acquisitions Lawyers
Representing more than $65 million in M&A transactions
Don’t let red tape get in the way of your M&A goals. Our mergers and acquisitions attorneys help you close the deal quickly, with minimal time and stress. Make sure no detail is overlooked!
- M&A lawyers with more than 10 years of experience
- Full suite of legal and accounting services for M&A
- Fast, responsive, and thorough representation
- Industry experience in crypto, esports, tech, & SaaS
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS LAWYERS IN CHICAGO, IL
We Close Private M&A Deals And Maximize Your Profits!
Find a Chicago mergers and acquisitions lawyer who’s thorough, efficient, and always quick to respond.
Whether you’re buying, selling, or merging, we’ll help you achieve your best possible outcome in any M&A deal.
Contact Gordon Law for a confidential case evaluation today!
Image credit: OpTic Gaming / Hector Rodriguez
Case Study: OpTic Gaming
We helped Hector “H3CZ” Rodriguez, founder of the iconic esports company OpTic Gaming, reacquire his business in 2020.
Special Considerations:
- Managing OpTic’s intellectual property in the deal
- Obtaining approval from the Call of Duty League
How can an M&A lawyer help you?
The first step in an M&A transaction is for the buyer to create a Letter of Intent (LOI). This document defines the purchase price, timeline, and other key aspects of your M&A transaction. A Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA) is also a standard part of initiating a business purchase.
Before creating a Letter of Intent, it’s important to know what you’re actually trying to buy. Do you need to buy the entire business, or should you simply purchase specific assets? Can you take advantage of a tax-free merger? Can you arrange an earnout agreement that requires a minimal down payment?
Not only is this vital information for any transaction, but it also has important tax considerations that often go overlooked. With our focus on tax law and extensive experience in this area, you can rest assured that your deal won’t result in a surprise tax bill.
Once a Letter of Intent and Nondisclosure Agreement are signed, you enter the due diligence phase. During M&A due diligence, the buyer gathers key information about the business, including financial records, projections, existing contracts, and anything else that could make or break the deal.
Essentially, due diligence ensures that you know what you’re getting into when buying a business.
Whether you’re buying or selling a business, you need a strong negotiator on your side with a robust knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and tax law to maximize your M&A benefits.
Experience is crucial here—our seasoned Chicago M&A attorneys know what to look out for! Plus, we’re one of the few firms that can provide M&A due diligence for businesses with cryptocurrency.
Next, it’s time to negotiate a binding agreement between both parties. Whether you’re entering a business purchase agreement, asset purchase, stock swap, or merger, our attorneys will help you create a binding legal document and seal the deal. We’ll work with you to negotiate key terms and ensure this deal achieves your specific goals.
Let our experienced team of attorneys provide you with the knowledge to maximize your profits every step of the way.
After negotiating a successful M&A deal, the last thing you want is to be hit with a high tax bill.
The way your merger or acquisition is structured has a significant impact on how much tax you’ll owe. And yet, most attorneys don’t even consider your tax implications.
At Gordon Law, our experienced attorneys have a strong focus on tax law as well as corporate law. We’re uniquely positioned to guide you through an M&A transaction and help you keep more of what you earn.
Having An Experienced Chicago Mergers And Acquisitions Lawyer By Your Side Makes It Easy.
- Efficient: Our experience with a variety of M&A deals helps us move the deal forward efficiently so you can focus on growth.
- Thorough: We’ll make sure you’re getting a good deal and not missing any red flags.
- Responsive: We’re committed to responding quickly, always. You’ll never be sitting around waiting to hear back from your attorney while your M&A transaction hangs in the balance.
Lawyers with an Accounting Edge
Minimizing taxes is an essential, yet often overlooked, aspect of M&A deals. Our firm, founded by an attorney and CPA, offers a unique perspective to help you achieve maximum savings.
Plus, our full-service accounting branch can handle financial due diligence for your transaction. We even provide industry-leading cryptocurrency accounting!
M&A Lawyers for the Modern Economy
Gordon Law helps with mergers and acquisitions in all industries, but we're especially passionate about serving modern, tech-forward businesses.
Our attorneys have years of focused knowledge in industries like:
- Crypto & Web3
- Affiliate Marketing
- Ecommerce
- Esports
- Technology & SaaS
The M&A lawyer’s primary responsibilities are:
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Preparing the necessary documentation
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Performing due diligence
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Advising on regulatory requirements
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Advising their client through the completion of the transaction
Fast, Responsive, and Thorough Merger and Acquisition Representation
Buying a business, selling a business, forming a spinoff company, or creating an equity carveout are important milestones for your company’s growth. You want to close your deal fast, but you can’t compromise on meticulous attention to detail.
Gordon Law provides the support you need with our signature mix of efficiency and quality.
With more than 10 years of experience, we help you choose the right M&A structure for your needs, ensure you’re really getting what you pay for, and avoid unpleasant surprises. We’ve handled more than $65 million in M&A transactions.
You don’t have to be in Chicago to work with us. We provide M&A guidance to companies throughout Illinois, the United States, and the world!
Meet your Mergers & Acquisitions team.
Highly experienced attorneys dedicated to your peace of mind.
Andrew Gordon, Esq.
Partner; Tax Attorney & CPA
Michael Brandwein, Esq.
Partner; Manager – Corporate Law and Tax Compliance
Ask an M&A lawyer
You should consider hiring an M&A attorney for deals worth $100,000 or more. This way, the cost of hiring an attorney is worthwhile to protect your investment, maximize your revenue, and minimize your taxes.
You don’t have to buy or sell an entire business in order to use an M&A attorney. We can also help with the purchase of specific assets.
As the saying goes, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Anyone who has ever been a part of a merger or acquisition knows this to be true.
The time frame can vary depending on the deal’s complexity, ranging from 6 months to several years before a merger or acquisition is closed. Because the timeline is so long, unexpected obstacles can often occur—for example, what if a key employee leaves or an unforeseen circumstance like COVID-19 changes the business’s profitability?
The Letter of Intent may include a draft of the potential timeline, but it is highly recommended to leave room for any unforeseen circumstances that may come up.
An M&A broker is someone who helps connect buyers and sellers. Meanwhile, an M&A lawyer focuses on the legal aspects of the deal, from the initial Letter of Intent to the final purchase agreement.
Brokers often have their own basic templates for legal documents related to M&A transactions. Your broker may pressure you to sign a legal document quickly, but it’s wise to have an attorney review the document first. When it comes to legal agreements, a stock template will rarely offer you the most favorable terms.
You can work with both a broker and an experienced mergers and acquisitions attorney to close your deal.