Mergers & Acquisitions

At Vanguard Legal, we provide sophisticated legal counsel in private equity, venture capital, and corporate finance throughout Houston, Dallas, Austin, and across Texas. Our attorneys combine deep transactional experience with practical business insight—helping clients raise capital, structure investments, and execute complex deals efficiently and effectively.

We represent private equity funds, venture capital firms, investors, and portfolio companies in a wide range of industries, including energy, technology, manufacturing, and real estate development. As a Texas-based corporate boutique, Vanguard Legal offers the flexibility and responsiveness of a small firm with the transactional experience of a large one.

Our Texas private equity attorneys advise clients across the full investment lifecycle—from fund formation and acquisitions to portfolio management and dispositions. We handle:

• Acquisitions and sales of portfolio companies

• Legal due diligence and transaction structuring

• Purchase agreements, joint ventures, and partnership documentation

• Tax planning and financing strategies

• Ongoing general counsel services for portfolio companies

Vanguard Legal also assists Texas-based portfolio companies with daily corporate operations, contract negotiation, employment matters, and risk mitigation—delivering efficient, cost-effective solutions that align with business goals.

Our Dallas and Houston venture capital lawyers represent both investors and emerging companies in private financing transactions. We guide clients through:

• Venture fund formation and governance

• Private securities offerings and compliance

• Structuring and documenting portfolio investments

• Negotiation of term sheets, convertible notes, preferred stock, and shareholder agreements

For startups and early-stage companies, we review proposed venture terms, negotiate equity structures, and help founders protect their interests as they scale and attract investment.

Vanguard Legal represents accredited investors, family offices, and private investment groups across Texas and beyond. Our investor services include:

• Reviewing private placement memoranda and investment documents

• Conducting due diligence and identifying potential risks

• Negotiating investment terms, governance rights, and exit provisions

Whether investing in private equity, venture capital, oil and gas, or real estate funds, we help clients make informed decisions and safeguard their financial interests.

Our corporate finance attorneys in Houston and Dallas advise businesses on a full range of financing transactions. We have experience in:

• Private securities offerings and capital raises

• Venture and growth capital investments

• Corporate recapitalizations and restructurings

• Commercial lending and bank financing

• Leveraged buyouts and acquisition financing

• Debt and equity issuances

We also counsel clients on real estate finance, international investment structures, and distressed acquisitions, ensuring compliance and long-term stability in every transaction.

• Fund formation for private equity, venture capital, sovereign wealth, oil and gas, and real estate funds

• Representation of registered investment advisers and fund managers

• Counsel to private equity and venture capital funds in control or growth-stage investments

• Representation of accredited investors in alternative investments

• Corporate counsel for portfolio company operations

• Private debt and equity securities offerings

Vanguard Legal serves clients across Houston, Dallas, Austin, and throughout Texas, providing strategic legal counsel in private equity, venture capital, and corporate finance. Our attorneys deliver practical advice and efficient solutions—helping businesses and investors achieve success in a competitive market.