Mergers & acquisitions (M&A): strategic guidance for mergers and acquisitions in private equity
Mergers and acquisitions: strategic choices, careful execution
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are an essential tool for growth, value creation, and portfolio building in private equity. Whether it concerns the acquisition of a new company or the sale of an existing participation, a successful transaction requires careful preparation, smart structuring, and committed legal and tax guidance.
HVK Stevens advises private equity funds, family offices, and companies on national and international M&A processes in an integrated, strategic, and future-oriented manner.
Buy-side: buying with vision and certainty
On the buy side, M&A is all about identifying value and managing risks. A thorough approach starts with:
- Legal and tax due diligence
- Structuring the transaction (e.g., share deal or asset deal)
- Optimisation of financing structures
- Risk mitigation through guarantees and indemnities
Our multidisciplinary teams help clients set up structures that protect where necessary and allow flexibility where possible, ready for integration and future exits.
Sell-side: selling from an optimal starting position
On the sell side, the emphasis is on presenting an attractive proposition and minimizing risks after the transaction. Our guidance focuses on, among other things:
- Pre-sale structuring (e.g., carve-outs, restructurings)
- Vendor due diligence in preparation for the sales process
- Tax optimization of the sales proceeds
- Legal coverage of liabilities
With proactive preparation and targeted advice, we help clients achieve a smooth sale on optimal terms.
International M&A: managing complexity
More and more transactions are cross-border in nature. Differences in legal systems, tax regimes, and compliance requirements require specialist knowledge.
HVK Stevens has extensive experience in cross-border M&A processes, advising on matters such as:
- Structuring via Luxembourg and Dutch holding companies
- Application of tax treaties
- Integration of ESG risks and compliance requirements into the transaction structure
We think holistically: from LOI and term sheet to closing and post-closing structuring.
Driven by strategy, guided by expertise
M&A is not an end in itself, but a means to achieve strategic goals. We combine legal precision and tax optimization with a keen eye for the broader commercial context. This ensures that transactions are not only successful at closing, but also add value in the long term.
Want to know more?
Are you planning an M&A or considering a merger or acquisition? Our specialists are happy to assist you, from the initial strategy to successful completion.
