The Share deal is one of the central transaction forms in the area of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). This form of company takeover offers numerous advantages, but also requires precise legal structuring. The attorneys at law at GIBEL ZIRM provide comprehensive advice to both sellers and buyers on all legal issues relating to Share deals - from Due diligence, contract drafting and negotiations to the successful implementation of the transaction.
Services and offer for M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions)
Our range of services in connection with Share deals
Share deals involve the transfer of shares in a company to the acquirer or new shareholder. A share deal is particularly useful if the existing corporate structure or the identity of the company and business relationships are to be maintained.
Our lawyers support you throughout the entire transaction process. Our Core Competencies include:
- Analysis of the optimal deal structure
- legal Due diligence
- Drafting and negotiation of purchase agreements (SPA - Share Purchase Agreement)
- entire deal processing - from signing to closing: execution of the share transfer, entries in the commercial register, resolutions
- Implementation of Restructuring after the transaction
As part of our advice, we not only ensure that contracts are legally compliant, but also pay attention to economic aspects. We also focus in particular on the contractual relationships of the target company and relevant contractual clauses (in particular change of control), which are essential in a share deal.
In the course of our work, we cooperate with tax advisors in order to take the best possible account of tax aspects. We are also able to provide you with legal advice on cross-border transactions beyond the borders of Austria by bringing together the M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) experts from the approximately 80 partner law firms of our Ally-Law -network for advice.
Comprehensive support for a successful transaction
Whether you are a small family business, a medium-sized company or an international group of companies - we offer comprehensive advice on M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) Share deals. Our aim is to ensure a legally compliant transaction and to protect your economic interests in the best possible way.
