Succeeding in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Key Steps

M&A • February 15, 2026

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) operations are pivotal moments in a company's life. Whether it involves external growth, disposal, or restructuring, support from a lawyer specializing in M&A is essential to secure the transaction.

1. The Preparatory Phase and Due Diligence

Before any signature, the acquisition audit (Due Diligence) allows for the identification of legal, tax, and social risks of the target. The Pierre Lavie firm, admitted to the Nice Bar, conducts these audits to ensure the company's valuation.

2. Negotiating the Share Purchase Agreement

Drafting the Letter of Intent (LOI) and the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) requires sharp expertise in Corporate Law. It involves defining the price, conditions precedent, and Asset and Liability Guarantees (GAP).

3. Closing and Integration

The final step, the Closing, officializes the transfer of ownership. But the lawyer's work does not stop there: the legal and tax integration of the merged entities is crucial for the success of the operation, especially in a cross-border context (Luxembourg).

Call upon the Pierre Lavie firm for your Upper Balance Sheet and Capital Investment operations.

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