Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers and Acquisitions Attorneys in UAE
Mergers and acquisition are transactions in which the ownership of companies, other business organization or their operating units are either transferred or combined as an aspect of strategic management. Mergers and acquisition allow enterprises to grow, shrink, change the nature of their businesses or improve their competitive position.
Mergers and acquisitions can also be perceived as a term that means the combining of companies or assets for a more efficient and effective unit. There are at least two companies that are involved in this consolidation for it to actually happen. There is a known confusion about this as “mergers and acquisitions” are more often used synonymously. However, these two mean various things, although they both are dealing with corporate law mergers and acquisitions.
Industries We Serve
Our merger and acquisition attorneys have industry expertise across almost all sectors, including:
- Real Estate: Representing mergers and acquisitions in property and the construction industry.
- Technology: Helping technology companies through complex transactions involving intellectual property and innovation.
- Healthcare: Mergers in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector are done within the given regulatory framework.
- Financial Services: Acquisition and merger representation within the banking and financial services sector.
- Retail and Consumer Goods: Assisting companies in the retail and consumer goods sectors in their efforts with mergers and acquisitions.
Mergers in UAE
Mergers, as true to its name, means that two companies that are usually of comparable size agree to join together as one. This means that both are equal partners. More often than not, the names of the two firms are also joined together to create a new organization. Following are the types of Mergers:
Conglomerate
Conglomerate mergers have two types, pure and mixed conglomerate. The former is composed of two firms that do not have anything in common. The latter is composed of two companies that are searching for extending their market, products or services.
Horizontal Merger
This is a kind of merger that involves companies that offer the same goods and services. They are often competitors. It is believed that firms that merge together in the same industry tend to have a greater market share.
Market Extension Mergers
This type of merger has two companies that offer the same products but they cater to different markets. The purpose of merging them together is to have a larger client base.
Product Extension Mergers
Two firms that have related products and in the same market are joined together in this type of merger. When these two companies merge together, they can have the opportunity to deal with a larger client base for higher gain and profits.
Vertical Merger
Vertical Merger deals with two companies that produce the goods or services for certain a finished product. They are in different levels of the supply chain in their industry, but they are merged for the purpose of having more cooperation that can be brought in by those two companies to the table, ensuring that their operations are more effective than before.
Acquisition in UAE
The acquisition has two terms to take note of and to understand it more: buyer and target company. The former is the one that takes over the latter, making itself the new owner. This is called an acquisition, the buyer absorbing the other firm. The target company stops existing and its stocks are also stopped in being traded. On the other hand, the stocks of the buyer continue to be traded.
On other terms, acquisition can also mean a company purchasing another, like a big firm taking in a small one. Unlike mergers, there is no new company that comes out of the acquisition. The target company or the one that is acquired by the other stops existing and its assets join the ones that the buying company already has.
To establish the difference between mergers and acquisition, a new company emerges from the merging of two companies with equal shares while in an acquisition, a buying company completely consumes the other company.
There are legal things that must be dealt with when it comes to either mergers and acquisition. Merger lawyer or business acquisition lawyer in UAE is available to take care of the legal matters that should be handled.
The Mergers and Acquisitions Process: What to Expect
Mergers and acquisitions are quite complex exercises that involve detailed planning and execution. Here is what one can expect when working with HHS Lawyers:
- Initial Consultation: At first, we will consult with you to determine your objectives and assess the feasibility of the transaction.
- Due Diligence: This is undertaken by our attorneys to conduct legal, financial, or operational risk assessments.
- Negotiation and Structuring: We negotiate the terms of the deal and structure the transaction in order to achieve your goal.
- Regulatory Approvals: Obtaining necessary approvals and ensuring compliance with UAE laws.
- Drafting Agreements: Our attorneys will draft and finalize all legal documents in the manner most expressive and protective of the interests of the parties involved.
- Closing: We ensure a smooth closing process, covering all aspects of ownership and asset transfer.
- Post-Transaction Integration: We would also be there to help with any challenge that may arise after the deal is done.
HHS Dubai Lawyers: Your Trusted Mergers and Acquisitions Legal Partner
At HHS Lawyers, we understand the complexity of mergers and acquisitions in the UAE. Our Mergers and Acquisition lawyers have all the knowledge required to guide you through the different stages of a transaction. We work closely with our clients in developing a strategy that best suits their business aims, reducing associated legal risks.
Our comprehensive services in mergers and acquisitions include the following:
- Strategic Planning and Advisory: We work together to form a strategic plan on mergers and acquisitions, which best fits your business goals or objectives; this could be growth, diversification, or expanding your market. Our lawyers will offer insightful legal advice to help you make very informed decisions throughout.
- Due Diligence: Detailed due diligence is carried out for the risks and liabilities that are inherent. The merger and acquisition lawyers in our firm thoroughly analyze financial statements, contracts, intellectual property, and other issues of vital importance in the transaction process.
- Negotiation and Structuring: We negotiate on your behalf for favorable terms and conditions. Our lawyers structure the deal with a view to optimizing benefits and at the same time minimizing risks, ensuring that all legal requirements are met.
- Legal Requirements: All mergers and acquisitions that take place in the United Arab Emirates must necessarily be in accordance with its antitrust, foreign ownership, and industry laws. We make sure that your transaction follows to all legal criteria.
- Drafting and Reviewing Agreements: Our lawyers can draft, review, and finalize all types of agreements, including but not limited to share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, and joint venture agreements. We take care of your interests at each and every step.
- Closing and Post-Transaction Support: The closure process deals with completing a transaction and the process of changing ownership. We will help in all closing formalities and support you in case any issues that may arise after transactions.
Why Choose HHS Lawyers for Mergers and Acquisitions?
Choosing the right legal partner in any merger and acquisition transaction is very important. The following benefits set HHS Lawyers apart:
- UAE Corporate Law Expertise: Our lawyers specialize in the intricacies of UAE corporate law, important in all respects, to navigate the legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
- Established Track Record: Our team has advised numerous clients on various merger and acquisition transactions across almost all industries, from small businesses to large multinational companies.
- Client-Centric Approach: The needs and objectives of our clients come first. Our lawyers take the time to be acquainted with your business and tailor our services according to your specific needs.
- Full-Service Legal Support: From preliminary planning to post-transaction integration, our team provides comprehensive legal support that will help transactions proceed smoothly and successfully.
- Confidentiality and Discretion: Mergers and acquisitions often relate to highly confidential or sensitive information. We maintain confidentiality and deal with all issues with complete discretion.
Get in Touch with HHS Lawyers
Mergers and acquisitions can prove to be game-changers for your business, but they require expert legal guidance and advice to attain success. This is where the law firm HHS Lawyers comes in; the best team of experienced mergers and acquisitions attorneys will assist you at each step of the way. Be it expanding your business through acquisitions or seeking strategic mergers, we hold the knowledge and experience for achieving the same.
Contact our mergers and acquisitions lawyers in the UAE today. We walk you through your business goals seamlessly and without a hitch.
Our Mergers and Acquisitions services include but not limited to:
- Target screening
- Deal structuring
- Readiness review
- Due diligence
- Synergy analysis
- Separation structuring
- Capital and financial advisory
- IPO readiness
- Drafting & reviewing on structuring agreement
- Sale purchase agreement
- Financial advisory agreement
- Securing approval from government bodies
