Mergers & Acquisitions

Vedder is a recognized leader in middle-market M&A transactions. With broad merger and acquisition experience and credentials, we can help you navigate the complexity—from due diligence to value delivered. You can expect world-class legal skills in structuring and execution, a practical approach to transactions and an intense dedication to client service.

Broad client and industry transaction credentials. Our clients include private equity funds, hedge funds, privately held companies, family-controlled companies, public companies and start-ups with access to $1 billion or more of capital. And they cross many industries, including sectors such as transportation, government contracting, gaming, aerospace and defense, financial institutions, investment services, and distressed companies.

Experience across the spectrum of mergers and acquisitions, including:

• Asset acquisitions
• Mergers (negotiated and unsolicited)
• Stock sales
• Going-private transactions
• Tender and exchange offers
• Leveraged buyouts
• Joint ventures
• Spin-offs and divestitures
• Lift-out transactions
• Tax-driven structures
• Bankruptcy (363) sales

Coordinated transaction guidance. Mergers and acquisitions typically touch many areas, such as intellectual property, executive compensation and employee benefits, taxation, antitrust matters, real estate, environmental concerns, bankruptcy and estate planning. We coordinate guidance and resources from across our various legal practice areas to address your specific needs.