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Acquiring a business involves legal and operational risks that are not always visible from the start. Real risks often reside in existing undertakings, assumed liabilities and operational constraints that may only become visible after closing.

I come in before a letter of intent is even signed, to allow executives to identify and understand actual risks, assess their impact on the transaction or the post-closing operation of the business being acquired, and negotiate the acquisition with full knowledge of these elements.

Objective: Acquire with confidence and avoid bad surprises.

The sale of a business is rarely merely a transaction. It often represents the culmination of years of hard work and involves both personal and financial issues. I come in early in the process to prepare the transaction, anticipate sensitive or delicate aspects, and avoid the risk of legal elements unnecessarily eroding a sale’s value or stability.

Most strategic errors in the sale of a business occur before negotiations reach their final stage.

Objective: Sell from a position of strength and preserve the value built over time.

Certain agreements may constrain growth, transfer disproportionate risk to you or create structural dependencies that are difficult to correct later on. I assist in helping executives better understand risk exposure and negotiate well-balanced agreements aligned with their long-term business objectives.

Objective: Secure commitments without compromising operational freedom.

Very few SMEs have a permanent in-house legal department, but some decisions require an experienced view integrating commercial, operational and legal perspectives. I assist you in structuring those decisions and maintain conformity while supporting your business’ development and growth.

I come in as strategic legal counsel to the business executive.

Objective: Make the best-informed decisions, at the right time, and avoid costly missteps.