Insights
35 practical articles on buying and selling businesses, forming and running companies, and planning for the future. General information only—not legal advice.
Mergers & Acquisitions ·
After months or years of thinking about buying or selling a business, receiving a letter of intent can feel like a major milestone. The buyer and seller have finally agreed on…
Mergers & Acquisitions ·
The honest answer is: it depends.
Business Law ·
Most people say, "I do. I paid for it." It feels obvious. You wrote the check, you got the file, the logo is on your storefront and your business cards. Of course it's yours.
Corporate Formation ·
This guide walks you through everything you need to know: what an LLC actually is, the step-by-step process to form one in New York, what it will cost you, and the ongoing…
Mergers & Acquisitions ·
If you are considering selling your business — or buying one — you will almost certainly encounter the term “working capital adjustment.” For many business owners, this is one…
Mergers & Acquisitions ·
If you have taken the time to prepare—clean financials, reduced owner dependency, addressed legal issues, and build your advisory team—you are already in a strong position.
Mergers & Acquisitions ·
For most business owners, their company is the single largest asset they will ever own. It represents years—often decades—of risk, sacrifice, and relentless effort. Yet when…
Mergers & Acquisitions ·
If you've spent any time in the world of buying or selling a business, you've probably heard someone mention a 338(h)(10) election — and then watched eyes glaze over around the…
Mergers & Acquisitions ·
Buying an existing business is one of the most common paths to entrepreneurship. Instead of building a company from scratch, a buyer steps into an established operation with…
Estate Planning ·
If you are a small business owner, your company is more than an asset. It represents years of risk, long nights, personal guarantees, and strategic decisions. It supports your…
Mergers & Acquisitions ·
If you are buying or selling a business, it is natural to ask whether you truly need an M&A attorney. After all, brokers prepare deal summaries, accountants handle the numbers,…
Mergers & Acquisitions ·
One of the earliest—and most consequential—decisions in any mergers and acquisitions transaction is how the deal is structured.
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