At Lanton Sosa Law, we understand that a merger or acquisition is rarely just a legal transaction—it is a transformative business event. Whether you are scaling through acquisition, divesting a non-core asset, or planning a strategic exit, our M&A practice provides the sophisticated guidance required to close deals that maximize value and minimize risk.
We move at the speed of business, acting not just as legal technicians, but as strategic partners in your growth story.
The Lanton Sosa Advantage
In the volatile landscape of M&A, you need a legal team that identifies deal-breakers early and finds creative solutions to bridge gaps. We pride ourselves on being "deal-makers," not roadblocks.
Commercial Fluency: We look beyond the redlines to understand the economic drivers of your transaction.
Senior-Level Attention: Your deal matters. We ensure high-level partner involvement from the Letter of Intent to the closing dinner.
Full-Cycle Management: From preliminary due diligence to post-closing integration, we manage every friction point of the deal lifecycle.
Our Capabilities
We represent private equity firms, strategic investors, family-owned enterprises, and entrepreneurs across a spectrum of transactional needs.
Buy-Side Representation
Growth requires calculated risk. We help acquirers evaluate targets and structure deals that protect their investment.
Structuring Letter of Intent (LOI) and Term Sheets.
Comprehensive Legal Due Diligence.
Purchase Price Adjustments and Earn-out Structures.
Financing and Capital Structure Advisory.
Sell-Side Representation
For founders and companies, an exit is the culmination of years of hard work. We ensure you capture the value you built.
Pre-sale "Housekeeping" and Readiness Audits.
Data Room Management.
Negotiating Definitive Purchase Agreements.
Tax-efficient Deal Structuring.
Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances
When a full merger isn't the right path, we structure partnerships that allow you to leverage shared resources while protecting your IP and autonomy.
Operating Agreements and Governance structures.
Contribution and Profit-Sharing models.
Dispute Resolution and Exit Mechanisms.
A Multidisciplinary Approach
M&A deals often touch on every aspect of a business. Lanton Sosa Law leverages a cross-functional approach, ensuring that your transaction is vetted against liabilities in:
Employment & Labor: Handling key employee retention, non-competes, and benefits transition.
Intellectual Property: Verifying ownership and securing transfer of critical IP assets.
Real Estate: Assessing lease obligations and property transfers.
Regulatory Compliance: Navigating industry-specific regulations and antitrust requirements.
Our team has advised on transactions ranging from mid-market consolidations to cross-border divestitures. We are adept at managing the nuances of both asset sales and stock purchases.
The window of opportunity in M&A is often narrow. If you are considering a transaction, early legal counsel is critical to setting the stage for success.
