At Parsus Law, our California M&A attorneys support businesses of all sizes and across all industries during every stage of the M&A (Merger & Acquisition) process, with a focus on early & strategic planning

If your business provides services to clients or hires service providers on an ongoing basis, a Master Services Agreement (“MSA”) can be a valuable tool for managing your business relationships. In this article, we will outline 7 key provisions that should be included in an MSA to ensure a successful and mutually beneficial business relationship.

Non-disclosure agreements (“NDAs”) are important contracts that businesses use to protect their confidential information when sharing it with another party.  When both parties are sharing confidential information, a mutual NDA is used. 

A mutual NDA outlines the confidential information that will be shared between both parties, the limited purpose for which the information will be used and the terms and conditions under which the information will be shared.

Trademarks directly influence consumer purchasing decisions, and the right trademark can help to grow your business (just like the wrong trademark can impede its growth). For these reasons — and many more — it is critical for business owners to understand why trademarks are so important, as well as how to use them to effectively grow their business.

Choosing the wrong attorney can lead to unnecessary headaches, countless wasted hours, and significant financial loss. In the worst case scenario, poor legal representation can severely harm the health and reputation of your business. Alternatively, working with the right attorney who understands and aligns with your business goals and values can turn legal concerns into opportunities to overcome and learn effective ways to leverage the law for your benefit.

Although no two M&A transactions are the same, certain aspects of the process are common to most transactions. We have listed some of the key considerations for due diligence in this article to help establish key information about the target business.

With skilled legal representation, a business owner can ensure fair terms, identify potential problems before they arise, and mitigate legal risk and last-minute crises in the most efficient and economical manner possible. By asking the 7 questions below, you can find an M&A attorney with the skill, experience, and confidence required for a successful merger.

It’s important to end the year on a good note not just for yourself and your family but also for your business. Handling business compliance matters now allows you to enter a new year ready to run a successful business.

Every M&A is unique, but certain considerations are common to all mergers and acquisition transactions involving foreign jurisdictions. Below are some key financial, political, and legal factors to consider when implementing a cross-border M&A.

What makes Delaware so desirable? Here are some of the top reasons why Delaware is the number one choice for many businesses.