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

Two Dentons lawyers named to The Legal 500’s inaugural M&A Private Practice Powerlist

March 21, 2024

Dentons is proud to announce that shareholder Todd Carlisle and of counsel Frank Carroll have been named to The Legal 500’s inaugural M&A Powerlist for the USA Region.

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.

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Insights

Key considerations to effectively navigate tariffs in cross-border M&A

March 12, 2025

The recently imposed tariffs from the United States on Canadian products, as well as the uncertainty regarding further tariffs, is likely to significantly affect the M&A market.

Episode 2: Foreign Investment Review Talks – United States

October 3, 2024

United States: In this episode, Emmanuelle van den Broucke and Jason M. Silverman discuss some very important developments in the US enforcement practice of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), unwinding an already closed real estate transaction due to certain national security concerns. You will learn in particular about the key aspects to be considered by a foreign investor in the US when preparing a deal in order to avoid burdensome post-closing unwinding of the transaction.

Dentons lawyers discuss latest US Corporate M&A trends in Chambers Global Practice Guide

May 2, 2024

Dentons is pleased to contribute to the latest edition of the Corporate M&A Global Practice Guide published by Chambers and Partners. Members of the Firm’s Mergers and Acquisitions practice, including W. Todd Carlisle, John H. Cooper, R. Michael Murphy and David W. Drum, have authored an insightful chapter discussing the latest trends and developments in Corporate M&A in the United States.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons releases Global AI Trends Report

January 20, 2025

Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, has published a Global AI Trends report, highlighting key risk considerations with viewpoints from multiple jurisdictions.

Dentons advises Wavestone on its acquisition of US consulting firm Aspirant Consulting

January 30, 2024

Dentons supported Wavestone, an independent consulting firm listed on Euronext Paris, in its cross-border acquisition of Aspirant Consulting, a US consulting firm based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Dentons advises on MarketStar Holding, LLC’s revenue growth

July 20, 2023

A Dentons team has guided MarketStar Holding, LLC, a family office-backed global business-to-business sales organization, on its purchase of all the capital stock of Regalix, Inc. This transaction will result in Marketstar expanding business-to-business revenue growth solutions with Regalix’s experience in data-driven and ROI focused marketing for hi-tech, ad-tech and retail clients. This transaction was closed on May 1, 2023.

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