Michigan Mergers and Acquisitions Attorney

Strategic Legal Counsel for Complex Business Transactions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are pivotal moments in a company’s lifecycle—opportunities for growth, exit, or transformation. Whether you're buying, selling, or merging with another business, these high-stakes transactions demand focused legal guidance to ensure the deal is structured, negotiated, and executed to your advantage. At Bashore Green Law Group, we represent Michigan businesses in all stages of M&A transactions with practical strategies and unwavering attention to detail.

Considering a merger, acquisition, or business sale in Michigan? Call Bashore Green Law Group today at (248) 487-1887 or contact us online to protect your interests and position your deal for success!

What Are Mergers and Acquisitions?

Mergers and acquisitions refer to the process of one company combining with or purchasing another. While a merger typically involves two businesses joining together into a new entity, an acquisition occurs when one business purchases the assets or stock of another. These transactions can be friendly or contested, involve private or public companies, and impact everything from ownership structure and financial obligations to employee rights and customer contracts.

Well-structured M&A deals can offer strategic benefits—such as expanding market share, acquiring talent or technology, or simplifying operations—but they also carry legal, financial, and operational risks that must be carefully managed.

M&A Services We Provide

Our legal team guides clients through every phase of the mergers and acquisitions process, tailoring our approach to meet the specific needs and goals of your business. Whether you're a buyer or seller, we offer clear legal guidance to minimize risk and close the deal on favorable terms.

Our Michigan M&A services include:

• Pre-Transaction Planning: Evaluating your goals and advising on deal structure, tax implications, and legal exposure.
• Due Diligence: Conducting or responding to thorough reviews of assets, liabilities, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
• Negotiation & Deal Structuring: Drafting and negotiating letters of intent, purchase agreements, and supporting contracts.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring the transaction meets all applicable state, federal, and industry-specific requirements.
• Closing & Transition Support: Managing closing processes, post-closing obligations, and transition planning.
• Asset vs. Stock Purchases: Advising on the advantages and implications of various deal types.
• Private Equity & Investor Transactions: Representing businesses in transactions involving outside investors or venture capital.
• Management Buyouts & Business Succession: Guiding internal takeovers or generational ownership transitions.

From initial strategy through final signature, we work to safeguard your business interests and bring clarity to a complex legal process.

Legal Processes in Mergers and Acquisitions

M&A transactions vary in size and complexity, but most involve a similar series of legal steps. We help clients navigate each with clarity and confidence.

Common stages in an M&A transaction include:

• Initial consultation and business review
• Drafting and executing confidentiality agreements
• Letter of intent (LOI) negotiations
• Legal and financial due diligence
• Drafting asset purchase agreements or stock purchase agreements
• Securing financing or investor approvals
• Regulatory filings and compliance checks
• Closing coordination and execution of transaction documents
• Post-closing integration and dispute resolution (if needed)

We keep your transaction on track, manage deadlines, and ensure legal issues don’t become deal-breakers.

Common Challenges in M&A Transactions

M&A deals often move quickly, but they can uncover unexpected issues. Our experienced attorneys anticipate and resolve challenges that commonly arise, including:

• Incomplete or inaccurate financial disclosures
• Undisclosed liabilities or pending litigation
• Conflicts between buyers and sellers during negotiations
• Issues with intellectual property ownership
• Regulatory or antitrust concerns
• Disputes over valuation or purchase price adjustments
• Cultural and operational integration difficulties
• Post-closing indemnity or earnout disputes

We proactively address these risks to protect your investment and keep the transaction moving forward.