SLF has successfully closed deals for the purchase and sale of businesses of all shapes and sizes. SLF knows what goes into establishing, operating, and expanding business ventures together with a deep knowledge of the day-to-day life cycle of companies. An important aspect of buying or selling a business is understanding how each client's business operates and quickly identifying the critical issues that may cause delays to completion of due diligence, closing contingencies, and post-closing liability and unfair ongoing obligations. SLF understands businesses from the ground up and knows the most efficient way to successfully navigate common operational and cultural issues to get the most value out of the purchase and sale of a business. Business owners trust SLF to work closely with them and their other professional advisors to prepare the company for a future sale or third party equity financing event. The key to ensuring clients get the highest valuation possible and attract the highest quality buyer in the market is always proper and early preparation.

SLF works closely with clients and their professional advisors to position companies for a smooth and successful purchase and sale of their businesses. Prior to any sale or purchase of a business, it's critical to review the company's (i) ownership records, (ii) board and shareholder / member resolutions, (iii) debt and equity instruments, (iv) shareholder agreements / key employee / service provider agreements, (v) intellectual property ownership (i.e., trademarks, copyrights, & patents), (vi) e-commerce privacy policy & terms and conditions, (vii) assignability of customer information and data, (viii) change in control / transferability of contracts, including customer, vendor, distributor, agent, joint venture, and other business relationships, (ix) disposition of all employee and C-suite continued employment and separation agreements, (x) review of existing, pending, and reasonably likely legal claims, investigations, and judgements, and (xi) assignability of equipment and real estate leases.

Successfully closing a M&A transaction goes beyond the payment of the purchase price. SLF helps clients to carefully plan the scope of obligations, restrictions, and protections they'll have during the post-closing period. Most term sheets fail to properly consider and allocate post-closing obligations. SLF takes the time to share its insight and ask the right questions about the post-closing period. Clients who fail to do this may be unexpectedly surprised by unfair and overly restrictive post-closing obligations and restrictions. These issues must to be properly discussed and negotiated in a fair and reasonable manner before the closing. There is no template for this part of the deal. Getting it right requires depth of legal experience and knowledge. It is important to understand each party's post-closing circumstances and goals are entirely unique in each transaction. Therefore, SLF's long history of safely navigating these issues helps clients to better manage and address a wide range of post-closing considerations with confidenice.