Mergers & Acquisitions Counsel
Buying or selling a business is one of the biggest moves you'll make. We guide you through every stage of the deal — from first conversation to closing — so nothing falls through the cracks.
A merger or acquisition is equal parts opportunity and risk. The difference between a deal that creates value and one that creates problems usually comes down to preparation, diligence, and the terms you negotiate. Accord & Shield Legal provides end-to-end M&A counsel to buyers, sellers, and investors across Arizona, California, and Texas.
Deal Counsel From Start to Close
We support you through every phase of the transaction:
- Structuring — asset vs. stock purchase, tax and liability considerations
- Letters of intent and term sheets — setting the deal on the right footing
- Due diligence — uncovering risks in contracts, IP, employment, and liabilities
- Purchase agreements — drafting and negotiating reps, warranties, and indemnities
- Closing — coordinating the documents and steps that get the deal done
- Post-closing matters — transition, earnouts, and integration support
For Buyers
You're making a major investment — you deserve to know exactly what you're buying. We run disciplined due diligence to surface hidden liabilities, review the target's contracts and obligations, and negotiate protections so the business you close on is the business you were promised.
For Sellers
You've built something valuable. We help you protect that value through the sale — preparing your company for diligence, negotiating favorable terms, limiting your post-closing exposure, and keeping the process moving toward a clean exit.
Practical, Business-First Judgment
Deals stall when lawyers lose sight of the goal. Drawing on experience inside businesses, we keep the transaction focused on what matters — flagging the risks worth fighting over and moving past the ones that aren't, so you reach closing with confidence.
Deals done right.
End-to-end counsel that protects your position from diligence through closing.
Mergers & Acquisitions FAQs
It depends on tax treatment, liability, and what you're actually trying to acquire or sell. Each structure has tradeoffs. We'll walk through your situation and recommend the approach that best protects your interests.
Due diligence is the investigation of a business before you buy it — its contracts, finances, intellectual property, employees, and liabilities. It's how buyers avoid nasty surprises and how sellers prepare for a smooth sale. Skipping it is one of the most expensive mistakes in any deal.
As early as possible — ideally before you sign a letter of intent. Terms agreed early often shape the entire deal, and having counsel from the start prevents commitments you'll regret later.
Yes, though not on the same transaction. We represent buyers, sellers, and investors across Arizona, California, and Texas — bringing the right perspective to whichever side of the table you're on.
Protect What You're Building.
In a deal, time kills momentum. The sooner we're involved, the better we can protect your position — let's talk before the next step.