Transactions
Mergers and Acquisitions
Advice on acquisitions, disposals, mergers, takeovers and joint ventures, from due diligence to regulatory approval and completion.
Overview
Every transaction involves commercial, regulatory and legal risk. We help buyers, sellers and investors identify those risks early, allocate them in the documents and complete on time.
We conduct legal due diligence, structure transactions, draft and negotiate share and asset purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements and transitional arrangements, and manage completion. We obtain merger approval from the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and, for public companies, SEC approval and court sanction of schemes of arrangement.
We also advise on sector approvals, such as those of the Central Bank, NAICOM, NUPRC or NCC for regulated businesses, and on post-closing integration, employees and disputes.
What we do
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Mergers and Amalgamations
We provide strategic counsel and representation in mergers and amalgamations, guiding clients through the complexities of consolidation to achieve synergy and maximize operational efficiency.
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Asset Sales and Acquisitions
Our meticulous approach ensures seamless asset sales and acquisitions, with thorough due diligence, negotiation, and documentation to safeguard our clients' interests throughout the transaction process.
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Shares Sales and Acquisitions
We navigate the intricate regulatory landscape and shareholder agreements with finesse, facilitating smooth shares sales and acquisitions that meet regulatory compliance and optimize value for our clients.
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Share Buybacks
Our expertise in share buyback transactions ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and shareholder approval processes, enabling companies to execute buyback programs effectively.
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Takeovers
Advising bidders, target boards and shareholders on takeovers of public and private companies, including SEC requirements, offer documents and approvals.
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Management and Other Buyouts
We empower management teams and investors with tailored advice and support in management buyouts and other buyout transactions, facilitating seamless transitions of ownership or control.
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Corporatizations
Our comprehensive support in corporatization initiatives assists government agencies and entities in enhancing efficiency and accountability by converting public assets or enterprises into corporate entities.
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Privatizations
With extensive experience in privatization transactions, we advise government agencies and investors on privatization strategies, regulatory compliance, and execution, driving economic growth and development.