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Dallas Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyers

Mergers and acquisitions are some of the most important—and complex—transactions a business will face. Whether you’re buying a company, preparing to sell, or negotiating a strategic merger, every detail matters. From deal structure and due diligence to closing terms and post-sale obligations, successful outcomes require careful planning and experienced legal guidance.

 

Roquemore Skierski’s Dallas-based M&A lawyers work with business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs throughout Texas who are navigating high-stakes transitions. Our clients are hands-on—they’re founders, operators, and decision-makers who need practical, strategic advice to protect what they’ve built and close deals with confidence.

 

When we take on an M&A matter, we bring clarity, precision, and real-world business perspective. Whether you’re structuring a sale, negotiating an earnout, or resolving a post-closing issue, we help guide your transaction from handshake to final signature. We understand what’s at stake—your business, your legacy, your future—and we’re here to safeguard it.

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Our Dallas M&A Lawyers represent businesses through all phases of a transaction, including:

Acquiring a business requires careful legal and financial due diligence, strategic deal structuring, and clear documentation to protect your investment. From LOIs to closing, our Dallas M&A lawyers guide buyers through every stage of the process. We help evaluate risks, negotiate terms, and ensure the deal aligns with your business goals.

Selling your business is a major milestone that demands thoughtful preparation, clear negotiation, and protection from post-closing liability. Our Dallas M&A lawyers help business owners navigate the entire sale process—from preparing the company for market to negotiating terms and closing the deal. We work to maximize value while minimizing risk.

Asset transactions allow buyers to acquire specific parts of a business—like equipment, contracts, or customer lists—while avoiding unwanted liabilities. These deals require precise documentation and careful allocation of risk. Our Dallas M&A lawyers help clients structure and negotiate asset purchases and sales to ensure a smooth transfer and clear legal protection.

Thorough due diligence is essential to uncover potential liabilities, evaluate risks, and confirm the value of a business before closing a deal. This includes reviewing contracts, financials, compliance, employment issues, and more. Our Dallas M&A lawyers lead and support due diligence efforts to give clients the clarity they need to make informed decisions.

The structure of a deal—whether it’s an asset sale, equity transfer, or hybrid approach—has lasting legal, tax, and operational consequences. Every term, from payment structure to indemnities, can shift the balance of risk and reward. Our Dallas M&A lawyers help clients negotiate and structure deals that align with their goals and protect their long-term interests.

Letters of intent and term sheets set the tone for a successful transaction by outlining key deal terms before full agreements are drafted. While often non-binding, these documents carry strategic and legal weight. Our Dallas M&A lawyers help clients negotiate and draft LOIs and term sheets that preserve leverage, manage expectations, and reduce risk down the line.

Even after a deal is signed, disputes can arise over earnouts, indemnity claims, or breaches of representations and warranties. These conflicts can threaten the value of the transaction and strain business relationships. Our Dallas M&A lawyers help clients resolve post-closing disputes efficiently, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.

Our Dallas M&A Lawyers represent businesses through all phases of a transaction, including:

Acquiring a business requires careful legal and financial due diligence, strategic deal structuring, and clear documentation to protect your investment. From LOIs to closing, our Dallas M&A lawyers guide buyers through every stage of the process. We help evaluate risks, negotiate terms, and ensure the deal aligns with your business goals.

Selling your business is a major milestone that demands thoughtful preparation, clear negotiation, and protection from post-closing liability. Our Dallas M&A lawyers help business owners navigate the entire sale process—from preparing the company for market to negotiating terms and closing the deal. We work to maximize value while minimizing risk.

Asset transactions allow buyers to acquire specific parts of a business—like equipment, contracts, or customer lists—while avoiding unwanted liabilities. These deals require precise documentation and careful allocation of risk. Our Dallas M&A lawyers help clients structure and negotiate asset purchases and sales to ensure a smooth transfer and clear legal protection.

Thorough due diligence is essential to uncover potential liabilities, evaluate risks, and confirm the value of a business before closing a deal. This includes reviewing contracts, financials, compliance, employment issues, and more. Our Dallas M&A lawyers lead and support due diligence efforts to give clients the clarity they need to make informed decisions.

The structure of a deal—whether it’s an asset sale, equity transfer, or hybrid approach—has lasting legal, tax, and operational consequences. Every term, from payment structure to indemnities, can shift the balance of risk and reward. Our Dallas M&A lawyers help clients negotiate and structure deals that align with their goals and protect their long-term interests.

Letters of intent and term sheets set the tone for a successful transaction by outlining key deal terms before full agreements are drafted. While often non-binding, these documents carry strategic and legal weight. Our Dallas M&A lawyers help clients negotiate and draft LOIs and term sheets that preserve leverage, manage expectations, and reduce risk down the line.

Even after a deal is signed, disputes can arise over earnouts, indemnity claims, or breaches of representations and warranties. These conflicts can threaten the value of the transaction and strain business relationships. Our Dallas M&A lawyers help clients resolve post-closing disputes efficiently, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ's

A merger combines two entities into one surviving company after shareholder approval, while an acquisition has one company purchasing equity or assets of another so the target may remain a separate subsidiary.

A typical $5–50 million transaction runs 90 to 150 days from letter of intent to closing, covering diligence, purchase-agreement drafting, lender approval, and regulatory filings.

Three years of financials and tax returns, customer and vendor contracts, litigation history, environmental reports, IP assignments, UCC and lien searches, employee rosters, and key permits.

A QoE report prepared by a CPA verifies EBITDA accuracy, separates one-time adjustments, and supports purchase-price negotiations and lender underwriting.

A working-capital peg sets the target level of current assets minus current liabilities at closing. The purchase price is adjusted dollar for dollar when closing working capital is above or below the peg.

A sale often escrows 10 to 15 percent of the price for 12 to 24 months to cover breaches of representations and warranties, with carve-outs for fraud and fundamental reps that survive longer.

Texas courts enforce reasonable seller noncompetes tied to goodwill, limited in time and geography, under Business and Commerce Code section 15.50 and related case law.

A seller note is subordinated to senior debt, carries interest of 6 to 10 percent, and often includes a personal guaranty or security interest in equity until paid.

An acquirer or seller should hire counsel before signing a letter of intent so legal terms, exclusivity, diligence scopes, and confidentiality provisions align with closing objectives.

PLANNING TO BUY OR SELL A BUSINESS?

Our experienced M&A lawyers help Texas business owners navigate the complexities of buying, selling, or restructuring a business with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re preparing for an exit, negotiating a purchase, or dealing with post-closing issues, we’re here to guide you through every stage of the deal. Schedule a confidential consultation today and take the next step toward a successful transaction.

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While our business litigation attorneys are based in Dallas, we proudly serve clients in and around Dallas, Arlington, Denton, Fort Worth, Frisco, McKinney, Plano, and the surrounding area. Whether your company is facing a contract dispute, partnership conflict, or other commercial challenge, we deliver strategic counsel and strong representation across the DFW Metroplex.

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