Practice Area
Mergers & Acquisitions
Michigan lawyers handling business transactions — from strategy and due diligence to the signing table.
Why It Matters
Our M&A attorneys represent business buyers and sellers by managing every stage of a deal — developing strategy, entering preliminary agreements, executing letters of intent, managing due diligence, drafting and negotiating the acquisition agreement, and shepherding the signing and closing.
Whether you’re acquiring a competitor, selling a closely held business, or structuring a joint venture, the legal work behind the deal is where value is either protected or quietly lost. Witt & Goldsworthy will handle the architecture of the transaction so you can stay focused on running the business.
WHAT WE HANDLE
Every side of the deal.
Buyers, sellers, private equity groups, management teams, and family-owned businesses. Stock deals, asset deals, mergers, consolidations, reorganizations, ESOPs, and leveraged buyouts.
How we Help
In all types of transactional matters.
Eleven distinct transaction types, one practice. Here’s where we work.
01
Acquisitions & Dispositions of Business Interests
We represent buyers and sellers in the purchase or sale of entire businesses or partial ownership interests — structuring deals to minimize risks, maximize value, and ensure the smooth transfer of assets, contracts, and operational control.
02
Taxable & Tax-Free Transactions
We help you structure deals that either trigger immediate tax consequences or defer taxes. Certain mergers and reorganizations can qualify for tax-free treatment under IRS rules — providing major advantages to both sides.
03
Mergers
We handle mergers where two companies combine into one legal entity, advising on strategic considerations, shareholder approvals, regulatory compliance, and post-merger integration planning.
04
Consolidations
In a consolidation, two companies join to form an entirely new entity. We draft and negotiate consolidation agreements, handle regulatory filings, and work through governance and transition issues.
05
Share Exchanges
We ensure these complex transactions are structured to meet all corporate law requirements and protect against post-closing disputes over valuation, representations, and warranties.
06
Stock & Asset Purchases
We help you decide whether a stock purchase or an asset purchase better meets your needs — guiding you through the different legal, tax, and operational consequences of each approach.
07
Joint Ventures
We help negotiate terms, align incentives, and protect your company’s interests in joint venture arrangements — from governance and IP to exit mechanics.
08
Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs)
We advise private equity groups and business owners on leveraged buyouts, helping structure LBOs carefully to balance opportunity and risk on both sides of the capital stack.
09
Acquisitive Reorganizations
We structure these deals to comply with tax laws and corporate regulations, minimizing disruption while preserving flexibility for post-closing integration.
10
ESOP Acquisitions
We guide owners and management through the regulatory and financial considerations involved in Employee Stock Ownership Plan transactions — a powerful but exacting exit path.
11
Sale & Redemption Combinations
We structure these dual transactions to achieve tax efficiency, preserve corporate control, and meet the objectives of all parties involved in the exit.
01
Acquisitions & Dispositions of Business Interests
We represent buyers and sellers in the purchase or sale of entire businesses or partial ownership interests — structuring deals to minimize risks, maximize value, and ensure the smooth transfer of assets, contracts, and operational control.
02
Taxable & Tax-Free Transactions
We help you structure deals that either trigger immediate tax consequences or defer taxes. Certain mergers and reorganizations can qualify for tax-free treatment under IRS rules — providing major advantages to both sides.
03
Mergers
We handle mergers where two companies combine into one legal entity, advising on strategic considerations, shareholder approvals, regulatory compliance, and post-merger integration planning.
04
Consolidations
In a consolidation, two companies join to form an entirely new entity. We draft and negotiate consolidation agreements, handle regulatory filings, and work through governance and transition issues.
05
Share Exchanges
We ensure these complex transactions are structured to meet all corporate law requirements and protect against post-closing disputes over valuation, representations, and warranties.
06
Stock & Asset Purchases
We help you decide whether a stock purchase or an asset purchase better meets your needs — guiding you through the different legal, tax, and operational consequences of each approach.
07
Joint Ventures
We help negotiate terms, align incentives, and protect your company’s interests in joint venture arrangements — from governance and IP to exit mechanics.
08
Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs)
We advise private equity groups and business owners on leveraged buyouts, helping structure LBOs carefully to balance opportunity and risk on both sides of the capital stack.
09
Acquisitive Reorganizations
We structure these deals to comply with tax laws and corporate regulations, minimizing disruption while preserving flexibility for post-closing integration.
10
ESOP Acquisitions
We guide owners and management through the regulatory and financial considerations involved in Employee Stock Ownership Plan transactions — a powerful but exacting exit path.
11
Sale & Redemption Combinations
We structure these dual transactions to achieve tax efficiency, preserve corporate control, and meet the objectives of all parties involved in the exit.
WHY CHOOSE US
We don’t just document your deal — we help make it happen on your terms.
At Witt & Goldsworthy, we combine deep legal knowledge with a practical understanding of business. Our approach is hands-on, efficient, and results-oriented.
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