Dentons lawyers have a decades-long track record of successfully and efficiently closing significant M&A and buyout transactions—part of the reason why Law360 considers us a “Top 20 global law firm for M&A.”

Whether our clients are on the buy-side or sell-side of a transaction, they rely on our seasoned US and global teams for sophisticated advice at every stage of the M&A process. We routinely represent buyers and sellers, both strategic and financial, in their transactional activities; our clients include Fortune 500 and middle-market companies, fund sponsors and other investors. As companies and investors increasingly transact business on a global scale, our clients benefit from our geographic reach and resulting broad range of global and local insights. Enjoying relationships with investment banks, accounting firms and lenders throughout the US and around the world, we can swiftly assemble a team of professionals with the required skills, experience and locations to execute deals in virtually all markets and geographies. 

By tapping into our sector-focused model, we add efficiency and value to each transactional situation. Our deal teams include lawyers and policy professionals deeply entrenched in each of our core sectors. Collectively, we bring to bear a strong understanding of the various regulatory, tax, economic and other challenges and opportunities organizations operating in these sectors face today and have the tools to marshal the same level of expertise beyond those sectors. For our clients, this means smoothly-run deals accomplished effectively and efficiently through knowledgeable and insightful counsel.

Our lawyers engage in transactions on an informed and tailored basis. We are familiar with the dynamics of transactions and provide practical advice on business matters and transaction structuring while maximizing business, strategic and tax efficiencies. Our firm has extensive experience handling mergers, divestitures, stock and asset acquisitions, affiliations, joint operating agreements and joint ventures across a diverse range of industries, including business services, energy, entertainment, financial, food and beverages, life sciences, manufacturing, retail and technology, among others. 

The following represents just a small part of our focus:

• Acquisition finance
• Competition and antitrust
• Joint ventures
• Leveraged buy-outs and management buy-outs
• Merger control review
• Regulated industries
• Takeovers and tender offers
• Taxation in mergers and acquisitions

Recognition

Dentons lawyers shine in The Legal 500 Hall of Fame

March 1, 2018

Dentons is proud to announce that 17 of our lawyers from Africa, Europe, Middle East and the United States have made it into The Legal 500 Hall of Fame, as lawyers at the pinnacle of the profession.

Dentons recognized by Best Lawyers in America in 200 categories

August 15, 2017

Dentons, the world's largest law firm, has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in 200 categories in the 2018 edition of the highly regarded publication. The ranking highlights 138 individual lawyers from Dentons, including nine who have been recognized for more than 25 years, 51 who have been listed for 10 years and 12 who were included for the first time.

Dentons Boosts Rankings in 2015 Edition of Legal 500 US

June 11, 2015

​​​The 2015 edition of The Legal 500 US recognizes 24 Dentons practices and 75 lawyers.

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Insights

AskExit⁺ Video Series

May 8, 2023

Global: In a series of videos and podcasts, the Exit+ team field questions from entrepreneurs and family business owners about the sale process and how to prepare for life after exit, offering their own unique perspective and practical insights.

Beware of “seminar investment banks” in M&A transactions

August 25, 2020

In the last few years I have encountered a new type of “investment bank” that I call “Seminar Investment Banks.” Seminar Investment Banks (“Seminar iBanks”) typically have “boiler rooms” full of commissioned, high‑pressure telemarketers who “cold call” business owners and invite them to attend seminars and workshops at which mergers and acquisitions and the M&A process are discussed (and sometimes to view on‑line video presentations).

Potential M&A “Traps” Triggered by COVID-19

August 17, 2020

The COVID 19 pandemic (“C 19”) has persisted and rapidly expanded throughout the United States and the entire world since early March 2020, and we are now gaining visibility into some of the potential issues that C 19 presents in business transactions, and in particular M&A transactions.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons advises on the sale of Czech optics maker Meopta to Carlyle

June 2, 2023

Dentons has advised the shareholders of Meopta Group, a manufacturer of optical, opto-mechanical, and opto-electronic solutions, in connection with the sale of the company to Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG). The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Dentons and K&E advise KKR and Global Infrastructure Partners on finalizing US$15 billion acquisition and financing of CyrusOne

March 30, 2022

Global law firm Dentons, working together with Kirkland & Ellis, represented global investment firm KKR and fund manager Global Infrastructure Partners in connection with certain matters related to the closing of the $15 billion acquisition of data center operator CyrusOne, Inc., as well as the financing by a consortium of lenders led by Goldman Sachs. In November 2021, Dentons advised the acquiring consortium on the successful bid.

Dentons leads Click to Collect’s fund formation, financing and transformative acquisition of Aeropost, Inc. across 12 jurisdictions

October 19, 2021

Dentons successfully advised Click to Collect, a leading e-commerce and logistics company, in connection with the formation and financing of Click Partners LP, a BVI limited partnership, and its transformative acquisition of Aeropost, Inc. Aeropost is a high-profile e-commerce provider servicing 38 countries and territories across Central America and the Caribbean. The combination between Click to Collect and Aeropost is set to revolutionize the online shopping experience for retailers and consumers in those regions.

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