Mergers and acquisitions M&A

Through M&A, companies can grow faster than competitors, but international companies need to do its Due Diligence and know the specific pit-falls under Danish law when buying a company in Denmark

Why is it important?

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become common tools among businesses. Through M&A, companies can grow faster than their competitors who rely solely on organic growth of their businesses.

In addition to the financial impact, M&A transactions can affect the company’s agreements with employees and suppliers. Therefore, the way these transactions are structured can turn out to be crucial for the on-going function and development of a business’ life. 

What can we do to help you?

At Baker Tilly Legal Advokatfirma we are a team with crossover competencies, which is why we can offer your business complete and thorough assistance where we carefully consider all aspects of the risks and advantages when you plan your M&A. 

How can we assist you? 

Our expertise includes:

• Acquisition of shares
• Acquisition of assets
• Legal Due Diligence
• Mergers
• De-mergers
• Management acquisition (e.g. management buy-out/MBO)
• Tender offer
• Consolidation

An M&A transaction will usually consist of the following stages:

• Initial negotiations, including the preparation of a non-disclosure agreement, term sheet and letter of intent
• Legal due diligence related to the business
• Planning of the future corporate structure
• Preparation of a purchase agreement with supporting documentation
• Signing and closing of the transaction.