Mergers and Acquisitions

Representation of Businesses in Purchases, Sales, or Mergers

Wheaton, Chicago & Oswego Law Offices

If your company is considering undertaking a merger or acquisition, speak to an attorney of the Wheaton, Illinois, law firm of Esp, Kreuzer, Cores & McLaughlin, LLP. We represent clients involved in the buying and selling of businesses and the drafting of initial proposals, bid packages, letters of intent, buy-sell agreements, and master and ancillary transaction documents for clients throughout Chicago and its suburbs from our offices in Wheaton, downtown Chicago, and nearby Oswego. Contact attorney Kenneth McLaughlin through this Web site or by calling (630) 871-1002.

Our attorneys have represented companies ranging from construction contractors, manufacturers, service providers, hospitals, professionals, banks, and credit unions concerning:

• The merger with or acquisition of corporations or other business entities
• The purchase of stocks, assets, and business shares
• Negotiations, tender, and exchange of offers and buy-sell agreements
• Joint ventures, spin-offs, and leveraged buyouts
• Negotiated employment agreements when blending management or corporate cultures

Financing Mergers and Acquisitions

If you are subject to or initiating a merger or acquisition, speak to a lawyer at Esp, Kreuzer, Cores & McLaughlin, LLP about your financing options. These transactions are typically financed in a variety of ways, including an all share deal, a cash buyout, asset purchase, life insurance trust, or installment plan.

We structure mergers and acquisitions and represent at every phase, including its inception of the deal, negotiation of the terms, drafting of the agreement, and the closing of the transaction. Our attorneys will also advise you about and draft the necessary employment, escrow, transitional, and buy-sell agreements.

To learn more about our mergers and acquisitions practice, contact attorney Kenneth McLaughlin through this Web site or by calling (630) 871-1002.