Corporate, M&A & Restructuring

Our Corporate, M&A and Restructuring practice incorporates our investment, securities, tax, accounting, IP and employment practice groups for the benefit of our clients. We have represented acquirers, target companies, financial advisors, trustees and major shareholders in a wide variety of industries.

Grandall is able to effectively assist clients on the following matters:

• Acquisition and Disposition of Businesses and Assets - Preparation of due diligence, legal opinion/advice, negotiations, and legal documentation for the contemplated transaction of both public and private enterprises

• M&A Legal and Regulatory Issues - Advise on all aspects related to structuring of transactions, assistance with financing, negotiation and documentation, and compliance with filing obligations and substantive approval requirements

• All Aspects of M&A - Assistance in equity and asset purchases, strategic investments, restructurings, equity acquisitions, asset acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, tender offers, acquisitions by auctions and mergers

• Offshore and Onshore Corporate Structuring and Planning – Assessment of business and various factors including taxation and operational requirements, in order to evaluate and determine corporate structuring, offshore (SPV) holding, licensing, contracts and other strategic arrangements.

• Legal Services with regard to Incorporation and Corporate Registration – Preparation of all documentation and business establishment in China, including Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprises (WFOEs) and Representative Offices (ROs)

• Design Corporate Governance Structure - Customize and develop model to suit business needs

• Divestitures, spin-offs and other corporate restructurings - Structuring and implementing spin-offs, from assisting in development of business strategies, to the day–to-day legal support

• Joint ventures and strategic alliances - Draft and negotiate (Equity and Cooperative) Joint Venture contracts, shareholders' agreements, technical assistance arrangements and similar mechanisms to obtain maximum benefits while reducing risks of partnership arrangements

• Venture capital transactions - Assist in all phases of venture capital to create innovative entity structures designed to achieve maximum efficiency for investors

• Mediation, Litigation and Dispute Resolution for Corporate Matters - Negotiate and broker and provide dispute resolution assistance for corporate disputes

• Corporate Bankruptcy and Liquidation

• Chain Operation and Franchise Projects - With our numerous offices throughout China, we are able to provide hands-on assistance in structuring, filing and registration, disclosure, franchise contract drafting and negotiation, and franchisee selection and supervision