Mergers and acquisition law handles the laws relating to the blending of two or more companies into a single entity (a merger) or the purchase of one company by another (an acquisition).When a company faces either a merger or acquisition, the process can be one of the most complex and time-consuming business events in an organization’s history, sometimes involving the transition of hundreds or thousands of employees and contracts.Harris Cook can assist companies in their M&A matters by working with the client on the integration or restructuring of their business systems, and overseeing projects and programs throughout the process for a more seamless transition. We also offer legal assistance in the following areas:

• • Contract Due Diligence Pre-Transaction (i.e., legal analysis of business risks, transaction complications, legal risks, contractual risks)
  • Document preparation, including asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, loan agreements, promissory notes, guarantees, and related documents.
  • Contract Due Diligence Post-Transaction (i.e., integrating contracts into contract management system)
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