Merger & Acquisition Experience

I have evaluated hundreds of potential acquisitions in a wide array of industries, I have represented companies both on the buy-side and the sell-side, and I have participated as a principal in about twenty transactions.  I have built my businesses through well orchestrated, accretive, properly structured acquisitions, and I have sold my companies to leading private equity funds, and both publicly traded and privately held strategic buyers.   Through careful planning and efficient documentation, my transactions typically closed within thirty days after the parties entered into a letter of intent.

Value Added M&A Counsel - Eliminating the Need for a Business Broker

In order to sell your company, you will need at least two professional services:

1.  A professional to identify buyers; and

2.  An attorney to negotiate and document the transaction

Most people don't know where to turn to find a buyer for their business or to negotiate the transaction, and they mistakenly turn to business brokers.  While there are always exceptions to the rule, my experience is that business brokers impede deals more often than they facilitate them.  Further, unlike attorneys, they are not subject to any regulatory oversight.  And, they often charge outrageous fees.  It is not uncommon for brokers to take as much as 10% of the value of the transaction.  Why should you pay a business broker thousands or even millions of dollars when you were the one who took the business risks and invested so much emotional capital in your business.

Gosin Law eliminates the need for a business broker and save you anywhere from thousands to millions of dollars.  We can play as much or as little of a role in the transaction as you want.  As I have for myself many times over, I can help you:

• prepare the company for the sale process;
• gather necessary documents in advance so they can be promptly produced in due diligence;
• identify potential purchasers;
• prepare an offering memorandum;
• run an auction process;
• negotiate the letter of intent;
• manage the due diligence process;
• provide an online repository for data which expedites and professionalizes the process;
• negotiate the definitive agreements;
• conduct the closing

Where we believe there is an industry specific broker who can add value in the transaction, we will recommend the use of such brokers, and we can help you negotiate rates with those brokers.  Generally, however, we will recommend that you save all of the money you otherwise would have paid to a broker.

Sometimes it takes creativity to get deals done.  With our vast experience in the area of mergers and acquisitions, we are well positioned to help you find a buyer, close your transaction and save a substantial amount of money.