Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers Acquisitions
Corporate Counsel
Contracts & Business Transactions
Private Equity & Corporate Finance
International Business
Tax Law

MERGERS, ACQUISITIONS AND CORPORATE TRANSACTIONS

At Vanguard Legal, our Houston and Dallas M&A attorneys represent businesses and investors in a full range of corporate and transactional matters. We provide experienced counsel in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, stock and asset purchases, recapitalizations, and joint ventures.

From initial strategy to closing, our lawyers guide clients through every stage of the transaction — including letters of intent, due diligence, deal structuring, agreement negotiation, and tax-efficient planning. Our goal is to protect our clients’ interests while achieving smooth, timely, and successful outcomes.

SELL-SIDE SERVICES

Roughly half of our M&A practice involves representing business owners and founders selling their companies. We understand that selling a business is not only a significant financial decision but also a deeply personal milestone. Our attorneys serve as steady, experienced counsel throughout this complex process.

We help business sellers and their families by:

  • Preparing the company for sale and ensuring legal and financial readiness

  • Conducting due diligence on prospective buyers to verify financial capability and commitment

  • Negotiating and documenting the deal through term sheets and letters of intent

  • Drafting and finalizing purchase agreements and related transaction documents

  • Structuring and planning the deal to minimize tax consequences

 

OUR APPROACH TO CORPORATE TRANSACTIONS

Successful mergers and acquisitions require a balance of strategy, negotiation, and precision. At Vanguard Legal, we do more than draft documents—we act as trusted deal advisors.

Our attorneys work collaboratively with clients to define transaction goals, develop sound structures, and anticipate risks. We negotiate in good faith, navigate challenges creatively, and remain vigilant about protecting client interests and limiting liability.

Through detailed due diligence, we identify both risks and opportunities, refining terms to deliver the best possible result. Our focus is always the same: to help our clients close a well-structured, beneficial deal.

 

AREAS OF FOCUS

  • Our Texas M&A and corporate transaction attorneys advise on a wide range of complex business deals, including:

    • Representation of sellers in asset or stock sales of closely held companies

    • Representation of strategic buyers in stock or asset acquisitions

    • Counsel to corporate development teams of public and multinational companies

    • Management buyouts and recapitalizations

    • Legal and business due diligence in mergers and acquisitions

    • Tax planning for taxable and tax-deferred mergers, spin-offs, and reorganizations

    • Cross-border M&A and international joint ventures

    • Private equity and venture capital growth investments

    • Technology transactions and intellectual property considerations in M&A

EXPERIENCED M&A COUNSEL IN HOUSTON AND DALLAS

Vanguard Legal combines big-firm experience with boutique efficiency to deliver tailored solutions in Texas business law, M&A, and foreign investment. Whether you are selling a family-owned business, acquiring a Texas company, or expanding your international footprint, our attorneys provide the insight and experience to help you achieve your goals.