NYC Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney

Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney in New York City

Buying or selling a business is one of the most consequential transactions an entrepreneur or company will undertake. The financial stakes are high, the legal documentation is complex, and the potential for hidden liabilities is significant. Whether you are acquiring a competitor, selling a business you have built, or merging two organizations, every phase of the transaction — from the initial letter of intent through due diligence, definitive agreements, and closing — requires careful legal management.

At Agarunov Law Firm, P.C., we represent buyers and sellers in M&A transactions of all sizes. Our attorneys handle asset purchases, stock acquisitions, mergers, management buyouts, and business combinations, providing the legal expertise needed to structure favorable deals and protect your interests throughout the process.

Our M&A Services

Transaction Structuring

How a deal is structured has significant implications for liability, taxation, and operational transition. We advise on the optimal transaction structure — asset purchase, stock purchase, or merger — based on your specific objectives, tax considerations, and risk tolerance. We also structure earn-out provisions, seller financing, escrow arrangements, and other mechanisms that facilitate deal completion when buyer and seller have different expectations.

Letters of Intent & Term Sheets

The letter of intent (LOI) or term sheet establishes the framework for the transaction before the parties invest in comprehensive due diligence and definitive documentation. We draft and negotiate LOIs that protect our client's position while maintaining deal momentum, addressing key terms including purchase price, deal structure, exclusivity periods, due diligence timelines, and conditions to closing.

Due Diligence

Thorough due diligence is essential to understanding what you are buying and identifying risks that could affect the value of the business or create post-closing liabilities. We coordinate and review due diligence across all critical areas including financial records and tax returns, material contracts and customer agreements, intellectual property, employee and benefit matters, litigation and regulatory compliance, real estate leases and owned property, environmental issues, and insurance coverage.

Definitive Agreements

The purchase agreement is the definitive document governing the transaction. We draft and negotiate comprehensive purchase agreements covering asset or stock purchase mechanics, purchase price and payment terms, representations and warranties, indemnification obligations, closing conditions, non-compete and non-solicitation covenants, transition services, and post-closing adjustments.

Closing & Post-Closing

We manage the closing process, ensuring all conditions are satisfied, all documents are properly executed, and all regulatory filings are completed. Post-closing, we assist with purchase price adjustments, working capital reconciliations, transition matters, and enforcement of indemnification provisions if issues arise.

Types of Transactions We Handle

• Asset Purchases: Acquiring specific assets and liabilities of a business
• Stock Purchases: Acquiring ownership interests in a corporate or LLC entity
• Mergers: Combining two entities into a single surviving entity
• Management Buyouts: Existing management team acquiring ownership from current owners
• Business Combinations: Joint ventures and strategic partnerships
• Business Divestitures: Selling a division or subsidiary of a larger company

Serving New York and New Jersey

Agarunov Law Firm is licensed to practice in both New York and New Jersey, and we represent businesses throughout the tri-state area. In addition to clients across all five NYC boroughs and Long Island, we serve businesses in Northern and Central New Jersey including Bergen County (Englewood, Fort Lee, Hackensack, Teaneck, Paramus), Hudson County (Jersey City, Hoboken, Weehawken), Essex County (Newark, Montclair, Livingston), Passaic County (Paterson, Wayne, Clifton), Morris County (Morristown, Parsippany), and Middlesex County (New Brunswick, Edison, Woodbridge).

Whether your business operates in New York, New Jersey, or both states, our dual-state licensing allows us to provide seamless legal representation without the need for separate counsel in each jurisdiction.