Mergers and Acquisitions

Due Diligence That Prioritizes What Actually Matters

I approach diligence as a risk-ranking exercise, not a box-checking one. The focus is on identifying issues that materially affect value, leverage, or closing certainty—such as consent failures, change-of-control exposure, financial inconsistencies, or operational dependencies—so time and negotiating capital are spent where they actually move the deal.

Deal Structuring

Structure determines how economics show up after closing. I advise on deal structures that align tax treatment, cash flow, and risk allocation with the client’s objectives, rather than defaulting to market forms that may quietly disadvantage one side once the deal is live.

Negotiating Transaction Terms

Most value is won or lost in the details. I negotiate transaction terms with an eye toward avoiding post-closing liabilities, mispriced risk, and incentive misalignment—so the economics at signing hold up under real-world conditions.

Regulatory and Transactional Compliance

Regulatory issues can derail timing, pricing, or even deal viability if surfaced too late. I guide clients through the applicable regulatory and approval requirements to reduce execution risk and prevent avoidable delays or challenges that weaken negotiating position.

Post-Transaction Alignment and Risk Management

Closing is not the end of the deal. I advise on post-transaction legal alignment—governance, contracts, and risk allocation—to reduce operational friction and avoid surprises that often emerge once control changes hands.