Our mergers and acquisitions services provide end-to-end legal support to ensure that your transactions are strategically structured, compliant with Philippine law, and protective of your business interests through thorough due diligence, clear documentation, and well-negotiated terms.
Why Mergers and Acquisitions Need Expert Handling
Mergers and acquisitions are complex transactions fraught with legal, financial, and operational risks. Without expert guidance, businesses face pitfalls such as poorly structured deals, overlooked liabilities, regulatory non-compliance, and disputes over contractual terms.
Effective and smooth mergers and acquisitions require thorough due diligence, careful negotiation, and precise documentation to protect all parties involved. Working with experienced legal and financial professionals ensures that M&A transactions comply with the law, protect interests, and maximize value.
What Duran & Duran-Schulze Law Can Offer
Duran & Duran-Schulze Law offers expert and comprehensive mergers and acquisitions services that guide businesses through all legal, corporate, financial, and regulatory aspects of transactions, ensuring they are strategically structured and seamlessly executed.
What Mergers and Acquisition Services Include
We provide mergers and acquisitions services that blend strategic insight with legal expertise, addressing every stage of the transaction:
Due Diligence
We conduct thorough due diligence to identify legal, financial, and operational risks, giving a clear understanding of the transaction and enabling informed decisions that protect business interests.
Negotiation and Structuring
We help negotiate favorable terms and strategically structure deals to align with business objectives, minimize risks, and maximize value while ensuring legal and financial interests are fully protected.
Documentation and Compliance
We prepare and review all legal agreements and filings to ensure compliance with Philippine law, safeguard rights, clarify obligations, and facilitate a smooth, efficient, and secure transaction.
Post-Transaction Support
We guide through post-merger integration, addressing regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and operational challenges, ensuring a seamless transition and that the strategic and financial benefits of the transaction are fully realized.
How to Get Started
For inquiries on requirements, processes, and fees, contact Duran & Duran-Schulze Law at (+632) 8478 5826, (+63) 917 194 0482, or info@duranschulze.com, or simply complete the form on this page. Our office is located at 1210 High Street South Corporate Plaza Tower 2, 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila.
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Atty. Marie Christine Duran-Schulze
Managing Partner [Read Profile]
Business and Corporate Law, Family Law, Litigation, Immigration Laws, Real Estate, Labor Management, and HR Services
Mergers and Acquisitions FAQs
For your reference and guidance, here are the most asked questions about mergers and acquisitions:
Mergers happen when two or more companies merge their operations and assets to form a new entity. On the other hand, acquisitions occur when one company purchases another, resulting in the acquired company becoming a subsidiary or integrated into the acquiring company.
M&A transactions involve complex legal, regulatory, and contractual matters. Legal experts ensure compliance with Philippine law, protect your rights, and help mitigate risks throughout the deal.
Due diligence is a detailed investigation of the target company’s legal, financial, and operational aspects. It helps identify potential risks and liabilities before the transaction is finalized.
The timeline varies depending on deal complexity, size, and regulatory approvals. A typical M&A transaction may take several months from initial planning to closing.
Yes. We assist in negotiating terms and structuring the transaction strategically to align with your business objectives, optimize value, and minimize legal and financial risks.
Key documents include share purchase agreements, merger agreements, corporate resolutions, regulatory filings, financial statements, and due diligence reports, all of which must comply with Philippine law.
Yes. We assist with post-merger integration, regulatory compliance, contractual obligations, and any legal issues that arise after the transaction to ensure a smooth transition and realize intended benefits.
