Mergers & Acquisitions Law

In today's economy, the business client frequently is involved in a merger and acquisition ("M&A") transaction which the client may use to expand its business or as an exit strategy when the client is ready to realize the value of the growth of its business by "cashing out". The firm's extensive experience in sophisticated high level M&A work qualifies it exceptionally well to counsel and direct the business client through this very complex type of transaction involving the purchase or sale of a business. As a consequence of the firm’s high profile in the M&A arena, numerous businesses and businessmen have wisely sought to associate the firm as special counsel to guide their companies successfully through the M&A maze.  

In the last ten years the firm has represented clients in connection with the purchase or sale of businesses, business divisions, or product lines in twenty-eight (28) different transactions representing an aggregate value of over $712,000,000. These transactions have ranged from tax-deferred mergers to taxable asset acquisitions, and have in several instances involved the use of publicly traded securities. Over the course of these transactions, the firm has developed the keen ability to identify and deal with myriad issues affecting the price of the business and the reduction of risk which may arise before and following the closing of the transaction. Please visit the firm’s Newsroom for a review of some of these transactions.   

George Shenas was also previously involved in the representation of two important San Diego companies in the negotiation and execution of their successful sales to public corporations. He represented Washington Inventory Company, the second largest inventory company in the world, in connection with its acquisition by Huffy Corporation for $25,000,000 in 1989. He also represented Transworld Communications Corporation in its acquisition by Datron Corporation in 1985.

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