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Procopio advises companies and investors on buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, representing clients in California, nationwide, and internationally.
Procopio’s Mergers & Acquisitions practice advises growth and middle-market companies, private equity firms, and other investors on buy-side and sell-side transactions. We regularly represent buyers in stock and asset acquisitions, platform investments, add-on transactions, and strategic combinations, helping clients pursue growth while managing risk and execution. We also advise owners and shareholders in sell-side transactions, including strategic and private equity exits, with a focus on execution, risk allocation, and post-closing outcomes.
Based in California, we represent clients throughout the state and routinely handle transactions across the United States and internationally. Our attorneys advise California-based companies pursuing acquisitions nationwide and around the world, as well as out-of-state and international buyers acquiring or investing in California businesses. Our experience spans a wide range of industries, including technology and software, life sciences and healthcare, consumer products and food and beverage, manufacturing and industrials, energy, business services, and real estate-related operating companies.
Clients choose Procopio for the depth of experience we bring to each transaction. Our M&A team is led by seasoned attorneys with backgrounds at larger firms and prior in-house, investment banking, and executive experience. Partners work directly with clients from diligence through negotiation and closing, providing senior-level judgment and practical guidance at each stage of the process.
Our M&A attorneys work closely with colleagues across the firm in tax, employment, intellectual property, regulatory, real estate, and other disciplines to support transactions from diligence through closing. By integrating these perspectives early, we help clients anticipate issues, negotiate informed deal terms, and reduce execution risk.
We staff transactions efficiently and thoughtfully, delivering sophisticated deal counsel and practical business judgment at rates competitive with larger national firms. The result is partner-level attention, lean deal teams, and a disciplined focus on executing transactions efficiently and on the right terms.
Procopio advises clients through every stage of an M&A transaction, from initial strategy and diligence through negotiation, closing, and post-closing integration. Our team is built to support acquisitive growth while remaining equally effective on complex, one-off transactions.
We represent buyers in stock and asset acquisitions across a wide range of industries and transaction structures. Our experience includes platform acquisitions, add-on and roll-up transactions, cross-border acquisitions, and strategic investments. We work closely with management teams, investors, and deal professionals to structure transactions efficiently, identify and prioritize risk, and keep deals moving toward close.
Our buy-side services include acquisition structuring, legal and commercial due diligence, negotiation of definitive agreements, coordination with tax, regulatory, employment, intellectual property, and real estate teams, and support through closing and integration planning.
We represent owners, founders, and shareholders in the sale of public and private companies to strategic buyers and private equity firms. Our sell-side work includes preparing companies for sale, coordinating diligence, managing auction processes, negotiating transaction documents, and advising on deal structure and risk allocation. We focus on helping sellers achieve value while protecting post-closing outcomes.
We advise clients on joint ventures, strategic alliances, and other collaborative business arrangements, including transactions involving multiple parties contributing capital, assets, or operating capabilities. These matters often involve complex governance, tax, and operational considerations that require careful structuring from the outset.
We advise private equity sponsors and investors on acquisitions, minority and majority investments, recapitalizations, management buyouts, and portfolio company transactions. Our team understands the pace and discipline required for sponsor-led deals and regularly supports add-on acquisitions and exit readiness across portfolio companies.
Our M&A attorneys typically handle all aspects of a transaction, including drafting and negotiating principal and ancillary agreements, managing diligence, advising on regulatory and compliance issues, and coordinating across disciplines. We regularly assist with recapitalizations, reorganizations, spin-offs, and other strategic transactions related to growth or restructuring initiatives.
Earlier than most people expect. Whether you are considering an acquisition or thinking about a future exit, early legal input can help you structure the company, address governance and tax issues, and avoid deal-killing problems later. Many clients first come to us well before a transaction is underway so they can be better prepared when the timing is right.
Yes. We regularly advise clients who are in the exploratory stage, including owners who want to understand their options, likely timelines, and common risks before committing to a transaction. Early conversations are often focused on education, planning, and decision-making rather than immediate execution.
Yes. We advise clients on both buy-side and sell-side transactions. Our practice has a particular strength on the buy side, representing companies and investors pursuing strategic acquisitions, platform investments, and add-on transactions, while also handling complex business exits and ownership transitions.
While every transaction is different, most deals follow a similar path. Early on, we help clients clarify objectives, assess readiness, and identify key legal, tax, and structural considerations. Once a transaction is underway, we support diligence, negotiate transaction documents, and coordinate with financial advisors and other stakeholders. After signing, we guide clients through closing and post-closing matters, including integration, governance, and transition issues. Throughout the process, our focus is on keeping deals moving, prioritizing the issues that matter, and helping clients make informed decisions at each stage.
We work alongside management, investors, and financial advisors to help buyers evaluate opportunities, structure transactions, and execute efficiently. Our role includes assessing deal risk, leading and coordinating legal diligence, negotiating transaction documents, and helping prioritize issues so the deal stays on track. For repeat acquirers, we also help develop acquisition playbooks and processes that support disciplined growth across multiple transactions.
We represent buyers in stock and asset acquisitions, majority and minority investments, platform acquisitions, and roll-up strategies. Our experience includes domestic and cross-border transactions across a wide range of industries, from technology and life sciences to consumer products, manufacturing, and business services.
Even if a sale is a few years away, early planning can make a meaningful difference. We often work with founders to identify issues that affect value and deal execution, such as ownership structure, governance, contracts, intellectual property, and tax considerations. Addressing these items early can reduce friction later and put you in a stronger position when opportunities arise.
Before engaging substantively, it is important to understand what is actually being proposed and how it aligns with your goals. We often help founders evaluate initial outreach, assess whether a discussion makes sense, and determine how and when to engage. Early guidance can help you protect confidentiality, avoid premature commitments, and position the company thoughtfully if conversations move forward, whether toward a transaction or a decision not to sell.
Absolutely. We regularly represent California-based companies acquiring businesses across the United States. Our team coordinates legal, tax, regulatory, and operational issues that arise when transactions cross state lines and works closely with local counsel when needed.
Yes. We advise clients on cross-border acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures, including transactions involving Europe, Asia, and other international markets. We routinely represent California companies expanding internationally and international buyers investing in or acquiring U.S. businesses.
Yes. We represent private equity sponsors, family offices, and other investors in acquisitions, recapitalizations, management buyouts, and portfolio company transactions. We also work closely with management teams and founders alongside sponsor investors.
Clients work directly with experienced partners who remain actively involved throughout the transaction. Matters are staffed efficiently, with teams sized appropriately for the complexity of the deal. This approach provides senior-level judgment and responsiveness without the overhead typically associated with larger firms.
We regularly advise clients exploring strategic joint ventures, alliances, and other collaborative arrangements. In many cases, a joint venture can be an effective alternative to an acquisition or sale, and we help clients evaluate structure, governance, economics, and long-term exit considerations.
Most clients come to us looking for practical, business-focused counsel and direct partner access. Whether you are evaluating options, preparing for a transaction, or already in the middle of a deal, we focus on helping clients make informed decisions and execute transactions efficiently and on the right terms.
Our M&A attorneys are available to discuss your transaction and how we can help.
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