Business & Corporate
Business
Transactions
Buying, selling, or signing something that matters? The structure of a deal drives its tax, its risk, and what you're left holding when it closes.
- Purchases & sales
- Asset vs. stock deals
- Contracts & LOIs
- Due diligence
Deals of consequence
How a deal is structured is half the deal.
Whether you're acquiring a company, selling the business you built, or signing a contract that will define a relationship for years, the terms and structure determine your tax bill and your exposure long after the handshake.
We represent owners through transactions that matter — from the letter of intent to the closing — so you understand what you're agreeing to before you sign it.
Where we help
Across the life of a deal
Buying a business
Structure the purchase, run diligence, and protect yourself from inherited liabilities.
Selling a business
Position the sale, negotiate terms, and keep more of what you've built.
Contracts
Agreements drafted and reviewed so the words match the deal you actually made.
Letters of intent
Catch the red flags in an LOI before they harden into binding terms.
What we handle
From first draft to closing.
- Deal structuringAsset vs. stock, allocation, and terms that shape the tax and liability outcome.
- Drafting & negotiationPurchase agreements, contracts, and the supporting documents that hold up.
- Due diligenceSurfacing the liabilities, obligations, and risks before they become yours.
- ClosingCoordinating the final documents and transfers so the deal actually gets done.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between an asset sale and a stock sale?
In an asset sale the buyer purchases specific assets and usually leaves liabilities behind; in a stock sale the buyer steps into the whole company, liabilities included. The choice drives taxes and risk for both sides. See: stock vs. asset purchase.
Is a letter of intent binding?
Parts of it often are — confidentiality and exclusivity, for example — even when the LOI says it’s “non-binding.” That’s why the terms deserve a careful read before signing. See: red flags in an LOI.
Do I need a lawyer for a small deal?
Even modest deals carry tax and liability consequences that aren't obvious until later. A focused review before you sign is usually far cheaper than untangling a problem after closing.
Know what you're signing before you sign it
A free 15-minute call to talk through your transaction and where the real risks sit.