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SM LAW
Law Firm in Paris

Mergers and Acquisitions

Our approach

We assist our clients in their growth operations as well as in transactions aimed at establishing partnerships.

We are involved in a wide range of legal areas (corporate law, commercial and real estate laws, labour law, insurance, litigation, regulatory matters, intellectual property, data protection, etc.), enabling us to provide a comprehensive and global assessment of related entities in the context of transactions.

Our main services include :

  • Assistance with transactions affecting the share capital of companies (acquisitions and disposals), mergers (including cross-border mergers), de-mergers, and partial asset contributions, in particular through the drafting and negotiation of:
    • letters of intent
    • term sheets
    • share purchase or sale agreements
    • asset and liability warranties
    • shareholders’ agreements
    • put and call options
  • Assistance in the establishment of joint-ventures
  • Conducting due diligence, including the preparation of due diligence checklists, Q&A processes, risk identification, and the issuance of a report
  • Drafting of required corporate documentation
  • Post-transaction support, including carry on the legal formalities and restructurings

A strategic and legal assistance to ensure the success of your projects

Committed to the success of your strategic vision, we assist you at every stage of your business projects: from structuring and development through to implementation. Thanks to a pragmatic approach and optimised solutions, our services combine performance with legal certainty.

A tailored assistance for your growth

To help you achieve your growth and value creation objectives, we will do everything possible to understand your sector, the realities on the ground and the operational challenges you face.

Based on this assessment, we will implement a tailored legal framework with specific recommendations, designed to protect your business, ensure the long-term viability of your operations and support your expansion. In this way, we become a true business partner, transforming challenges and constraints into strategic opportunities for value creation.

An international expertise in management of large scale projects

Drawing on our international experience in managing large-scale projects, we provide practical support for your operations, ensure comprehensive monitoring of your needs and optimise the management of your partners and advisors on a global scale.

Dispute resolution and legal advice

We also assist you in the event of litigation. Each situation is analysed on a case-by-case basis to determine the most appropriate strategy, favouring, where possible, alternative dispute resolution methods to avoid systematic recourse to the courts.

An agile partner in a complex environment

In a complex legal and economic environment, we stand out as a leading player, capable of assembling at short notice,  the most suitable teams to skilfully meet your requirements and diligently ensure the implementation of your projects.