To capitalize on an M&A opportunity, a client needs an integrated team with the legal and practice experience to tackle all relevant issues.
Whether we manage the entire process, work alongside the general counsel or partner with a client’s in-house development team, we help our clients address every part of the deal, from the intricacies of legal and financial structures to executive compensation and retention. In short, we build on our extensive experience to deliver the resources our clients need to make sure their transactions achieve their business objectives.
We assist in all aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures. From planning to execution, we anticipate our clients' needs and respond creatively as we define the key issues and develop practical solutions to the most challenging matters. And with substantial experience in cross-border acquisitions and divestitures and through our offices in Europe, Asia and the U.S., we deliver a truly global perspective.
Our Depth
Bingham’s Mergers, Acquisitions and Private Equity Group includes more than 100 lawyers with substantial experience in M&A matters. In addition, the M&A team works with lawyers in related practice areas — tax, real estate, environmental and land use, finance, financial restructuring, commercial technology, intellectual property, executive compensation and employee benefits — to provide the broadest perspective and to ensure that specific areas of knowledge are available, whenever needed.
Our Clients
Our clients include a broad spectrum of participants in M&A matters, ranging in size from publicly held Fortune 500 companies to closely held businesses. We work with both U.S. and non-U.S. companies making strategic acquisitions and divestitures, investors making financial acquisitions, founders of companies implementing exit strategies, investment bankers and board committees.
Deal Structures
We assist clients in all types of M&A transactions including:
- Cash tender offers
- Exchange offers
- Going-private transaction
- Management buyouts
- Joint ventures
- Mergers
- Recapitalizations
- Roll-ups
- Spin-offs
- Stock sales and purchases
We have considerable experience in designing unique deal structures, including the use of unincorporated entities, to help clients achieve the legal, financial, tax and managerial control objectives that are critical in any M&A transaction.
Industry Knowledge
Our practice diversity strengthens our ability to support your business needs, and we have developed in-depth understanding of the workings of many industries, including the following:
- Aerospace
- Biotechnology and health care
- Commercial technology
- Construction and engineering
- Consumer products
- Defense
- Energy, including power generation and distribution
- Entertainment
- Environmental
- Financial services
- Food and beverages
- Manufacturing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Professional sports
- Publishing
- Retail
- Technology
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
As a result of our major presence in the Northeast and Northern California — the nation's two leading technology centers — we have particularly strong visibility and experience with the latest developments in various high-technology industries. Our high level of industry awareness and exposure enables us to advise clients with practical guidance in light of the important business issues.
Financing the Transaction
Bingham’s extensive experience and strength in banking and financing allows the firm to provide its M&A clients with superb legal representation and advice in acquisition financing.
Private Equity
Bingham's Mergers, Acquisitions and Private Equity Group serves private equity investors, partnerships and funds, including many of the industry's most successful sponsors. Members of the group have significant experience in all aspects of the private equity industry and negotiating and documenting leveraged acquisitions.
Shopping For Bargains
Bingham’s Financial Restructuring Group is one of the world’s premier financial restructuring practices. Members of this group are available to assist clients who wish to take advantage of opportunities to acquire financially distressed targets.
Cross-Border Capability
Bingham has substantial experience representing non-U.S. participants in M&A matters and in assisting U.S. parties engaged in cross-border strategic transactions. This experience is augmented by the lawyers in the firm’s Japanese Practice and International Trade Group and by the lawyers in the firm’s London and Tokyo offices.
An Integrated Team Approach
In addition to providing our M&A clients with a seasoned and knowledgeable team of lawyers in the relevant fields, we can also help with non-legal aspects of corporate acquisitions and divestitures through our non-legal affiliates. With the support of Bingham Strategic and Bingham Consulting, clients can access, as appropriate, insightful and focused advice on the strategic, financial, business and regulatory issues that inevitably arise in a merger, acquisition, divestiture or joint venture.