VLP Practice Area

Mergers & Acquisitions

VLP represents buyers and sellers in mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, and other change-of-control transactions nationwide and across borders. Our highly responsive, multidisciplinary team helps clients achieve their business and transactional goals efficiently and effectively. Our legal team includes experienced corporate, securities, tax, executive compensation, employment, and intellectual property attorneys with an extensive understanding of the complex issues that frequently arise in M&A transactions. We have earned a national reputation for consistently delivering high-quality, cost-effective counsel in seven-to-nine-figure deals in the technology and life sciences space. VLP handles a wide range of strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, stock and asset purchases, reorganizations, buyouts, and spin-offs. We also advise on the formation and financing of complex joint ventures and other strategic alliances that often require collaboration across multiple practice areas. Partner-led and client-focused, our seasoned attorneys work closely with clients throughout every phase of a transaction – listening carefully, tailoring strategies to client objectives, and delivering practical, results-driven solutions to drive successful outcomes.

Core Services

VLP advises acquirers in structuring, negotiating, and executing strategic acquisitions to achieve growth and long-term value.

  • Conducting due diligence and risk assessment of target companies
  • Structuring acquisition terms, financing arrangements, and governance provisions
  • Negotiating definitive agreements and managing closing and post-closing matters

We represent business owners and companies in preparing for and completing successful sales and exit transactions.

  • Advising on transaction readiness and deal strategy/structure
  • Negotiating term sheets, letters of intent, and definitive agreements
  • Managing disclosure, due diligence, and closing processes to achieve favorable outcomes

VLP advises companies on internal restructurings and spin-offs designed to streamline operations or prepare for future transactions.

  • Structuring and implementing corporate reorganizations and entity separations
  • Addressing tax, employee, and governance implications of restructuring
  • Coordinating with management and investors to align objectives and timing

We assist clients in forming and financing complex joint ventures and strategic collaborations.

  • Structuring and drafting joint venture, partnership, and collaboration agreements
  • Advising on governance, capital contributions, and profit-sharing arrangements
  • Coordinating with tax and regulatory advisors to ensure compliance and efficiency

Our Practice Group Members

Every client relationship at VLP is partner-led, strategy-driven, and tailored for today's complex business landscape. Our seasoned attorneys combine the expertise and polish of Big Law with the responsiveness of an elite, lean team – you will always work with a senior attorney – giving you confidence, clarity, and experienced insight in every matter you entrust to us.

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Why Work With VLP?

Every client relationship at VLP is partner-led, strategy-driven, and tailored for today's complex business landscape. Our seasoned attorneys combine the expertise and polish of Big Law with the responsiveness of an elite, lean team – you will always work with a senior attorney – giving you confidence, clarity, and experienced insight in every matter you entrust to us.

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Areas of Expertise

Tax
Tax
Executive Compensation
Executive Compensation
Employment
Employment
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property

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