Mergers & Acquisitions
OA advises strategic investors, private equity funds, founders and corporate groups on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and corporate reorganizations. From due diligence to transaction structuring and definitive agreements, we lead transactions with a disciplined negotiation strategy and a rigorous approach to risk allocation.
Our approach recognizes that the true value of a transaction is not only created in the business itself but preserved in the legal architecture of the deal. We structure acquisition vehicles, shareholder arrangements and governance frameworks with a view to long-term stability, regulatory compliance and investor protection.
Our integrated capabilities in tax, banking & finance and capital markets enable us to design transaction structures that are commercially efficient and structurally resilient. Financing layers, shareholder dynamics, regulatory considerations and exit pathways are assessed in parallel to ensure alignment between legal documentation and investment strategy.
In complex, time-sensitive or contested transactions, our dispute resolution experience strengthens our negotiating position. We anticipate friction points, manage leverage between stakeholders and structure solutions capable of withstanding both regulatory scrutiny and post-closing challenges.
Capabilities
• Share and asset acquisitions
• Strategic investments and private equity transactions
• Cross-border mergers and acquisitions
• Joint venture structures
• Share purchase agreements (SPA) and shareholders’ agreements (SHA)
• Governance and control rights structuring
• Legal due diligence processes
• Pre-transaction structuring and risk analysis