Kohnen & Patton has decades of experience in assisting companies with M&A transactions. The firm has assisted clients with a range of M&A transactions from small local asset acquisitions up to complex middle market merger transactions. We advise established and emerging companies, private equity funds, individual investors and venture-funded start-ups on a full range of M&A transactions, including:

  • Acquisition of equity or assets
  • Entrepreneurship through acquisition
  • Mergers
  • Leveraged buy-outs
  • Reorganizations and spin-offs
  • Joint Ventures

 

M&A transactions demand input from multiple areas both inside and outside the firm, often under extreme time pressure. Our M&A attorneys collaborate closely with other groups, both inside and outside the firm, to provide counsel to clients in the complex issues that can arise in connection with M&A transactions. We strive to provide creative, value-driven solutions that focus on our client’s needs and goals.

Entrepreneurship through acquisition offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to acquire and grow an existing business rather than starting a business from scratch. Many small business owners looking toward retirement are actively searching for a purchaser for their existing business.  Investors may also offer more attractive investment terms to aspiring entrepreneurs acquiring a proven business concept than they might otherwise offer to a typical start-up.   Our experienced attorneys understand the unique challenges and opportunities involved in the entrepreneurship through acquisition model.  We have significant experience in representing entrepreneurs, investors and current business owners in all aspects of the process, including entity formation, capital raises, SBA and conventional financing, and structuring the sale and acquisition of an existing business.  In addition, our attorneys can offer legal guidance to new and experienced entrepreneurs on every aspect of operating and growing the newly acquired business.