A share deal is one of the key transaction structures in the field of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This form of corporate acquisition offers numerous advantages, but it also requires precise legal structuring. The attorneys at GIBEL ZIRM provide comprehensive advice to both sellers and buyers on all legal issues relating to share deals – from due diligence and contract drafting to negotiations and the successful implementation of the transaction.
Services and Offer for M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions)
Our Range of Services in Connection with Share Deals
A share deal involves the transfer of shares in a company to the acquirer or new shareholder. It is particularly suitable where the existing corporate structure, the identity of the company, and its business relationships are to be preserved.
Our lawyers support you throughout the entire transaction process. Our core services include:
- analysis of the optimal transaction structure
- legal due diligence
- drafting and negotiation of purchase agreements, in particular share purchase agreements (SPAs)
- comprehensive transaction support from signing to closing, including the implementation of the share transfer, commercial register filings, and corporate resolutions
- implementation of restructuring measures following the completion of the transaction
As part of our advice, we ensure not only that the contractual documentation is legally sound, but also that commercial considerations are properly taken into account. We also focus in particular on the contractual relationships of the target company and on relevant contractual provisions, especially change of control clauses, which are often of central importance in a share deal.
In the course of our work, we cooperate closely with tax advisors in order to address tax aspects in the best possible way. Through our Ally Law network, which comprises around 80 partner law firms, we are also able to provide legal support in cross-border transactions extending beyond Austria.
Comprehensive Support for a Successful Transaction
Whether you are a small family business, a medium-sized company, or an international group, we offer comprehensive advice on M&A share deals. Our aim is to ensure a legally compliant transaction and to protect your commercial interests in the best possible way.
