Deal Structuring
How transactions are structured legally and financially.
Recommended Reading Order
- 01
Share Sale vs Asset Sale: The Structural Decision That Changes Everything
The choice between a share sale and an asset sale is one of the most consequential decisions in any acquisition. Tax treatment, liability exposure, and stamp duty all swing significantly depending on how the deal is structured.
intermediate9m - 02
Letter of Intent: What It Means and What It Commits You To
An LOI feels like progress, but it is also the moment you grant a buyer significant leverage. Understanding exactly which clauses bind you — and which do not — is essential before signing.
intermediate8m - 03
Earnout Structures: Bridging the Valuation Gap
Earnouts defer part of the purchase price and tie it to post-completion performance. They solve the valuation disagreement problem — but introduce a different problem: two parties with conflicting interests running the same business. Drafting matters enormously.
advanced9m