North Dallas Mergers and Acquisitions Attorneys
Decisions made at the time of a merger or acquisition can have crucial effects on the future operations of the new organization or business structure. The structure of the transaction, whether as a merger or acquisition, can significantly affect the future stability of its assets and liabilities. Various corporate structures can initiate or call for different legal protections for owners and creditors, and these decisions can impose varying tax treatments for the new entity or business structure.
At the law firm of Hiersche, Hayward, Drakeley & Urbach, P.C., our lawyers have extensive and varied experience in handling both amicable and contested transactions for both publicly traded and privately held corporations. Our attorneys can help you with your company’s mergers, acquisitions and business law needs.
Our merger and acquisition attorneys are members of the Corporate Counsel sections of the Dallas Bar Association and State Bar of Texas, and have handled numerous small- and large-scale transactions. We have handled mergers and acquisitions in a wide range of industries, including health care, software, food processing, restaurants, fast food, gaming, insurance and manufacturing.
We are skilled in all aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Our legal services include:
- Negotiating and drafting equity interest and asset purchase agreements
- Conducting thorough due diligence
- Ensuring a smooth transition of property, contracts and operations
- Transferring ongoing contracts
- Helping retain key personnel
- Negotiating, drafting and litigating non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
- Handling ERISA benefits
- Identifying pitfalls and deal breakers
- Managing or preventing the transfer of customer lists
We can facilitate all phases of your transaction, and protect your organization's rights against employees and executives who leave the organization and take confidential information with them to begin new and competing companies. We can also draft employment contracts for retained employees and executives.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding mergers and acquisition laws and transactions, contact our firm for experienced and caring service. We are located near Belt Line Road and the Dallas North Tollway. Call us at (972) 701-7000 or (866) 240-5197.
