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Mergers and Acquisitions

The attorneys of Kerr Russell are highly skilled in the area of company mergers and acquisitions. Our mergers and acquisition attorneys are experienced in developing and implementing creative strategies to help maximize value and position our clients as advantageously as possible, whether they are a buyer or a seller.

We regularly structure, negotiate and close US and international transactions, for both smaller companies as well as multi-million dollar corporations.

The firm frequently consults its clients in all aspects of corporate transactions, some of which include, asset and stock sales, statutory mergers, corporate reorganizations, financing arrangements, LLC and limited partnership interest exchanges, due diligence investigations, international transactions, leveraged buyouts, analysis of transaction related issues and governmental approvals and clearances.

Kerr Russell has extensive knowledge in all aspects of the merger and acquisition process.  Our attorneys are available to guide and advise our clients through every step of their transaction and continue to be available even after completion of the deal.

+Practicing Attorneys & Staff

Attorneys

Cody Attisha
Cody Attisha

Member

Kevin T. Block
Kevin T. Block

Member

Richard C. Buslepp
Richard C. Buslepp

Member

David J. Den Dooven
David J. Den Dooven

Member

John D. Gatti
John D. Gatti

Member

Eric I. Lark
Eric I. Lark

Member

Paul C. Mallon, Jr.
Paul C. Mallon, Jr.

Member

Jeffrey A. Brantley
Jeffrey A. Brantley

Of Counsel

James R. Cambridge
James R. Cambridge

Of Counsel

George J. Christopoulos
George J. Christopoulos

Of Counsel

Michael D. Gibson
Michael D. Gibson

Of Counsel

Conor M. Bowers
Conor M. Bowers

Associate

J. Luke Brithinee
J. Luke Brithinee

Associate

Chaoyi Ding
Chaoyi Ding

Associate

+Related Insights

April 3, 2023

The Significance of Purchase Price Allocation

When buying or selling a business, Section 1060 of the Internal Revenue Code requires buyers and sellers to allocate the purchase price to be allocated among the assets bought or sold based on the fair market value of those assets. These purchase price allocations have significant tax consequences to both buyers and sellers. Therefore, parties should fully understand the tax ramifications prior to agreeing to any purchase price allocation.

January 19, 2023

Indication of Interest vs. a Letter of Intent

Buyers and sellers in an M&A transaction will enter into numerous documents and agreements, such as Indications of Interest and Letters of Intent. Richard Buslepp recently outlined the difference between these two common merger documents for DBusiness.

March 10, 2021

Richard Buslepp discusses Golden Parachutes vs. Golden Handcuffs for Crain's Detroit Business

Each of these tactics are used to incentivize employees involved in a merger situation, but when should one be used over the other? 

February 4, 2020

Kerr Russell Attorney Discusses Mergers & Acquisitions with Corp! Magazine

Attorney Richard C. Buslepp discusses trends in mergers & acquisitions over the past few years. He also discusses how M&A looks for 2020.  The full article, “Robust Mergers & Acquisitions Market Ahead,” in Corp! Magazine can be found HERE.
+Related News

January 4, 2023

Cody Attisha Named Member At Kerr Russell

Cody Attisha was recently named a member (partner) at Kerr Russell. He was selected at the end of 2022 for the promotion effective January 1, 2023.

November 15, 2021

16 Kerr Russell Attorneys Recognized As DBusiness 2022 Top Lawyers

A total of 16 lawyers from Kerr Russell are named DBusiness magazine Top Lawyers for 2022. The attorneys are selected through a peer review process, polling more than 18,000 attorneys across Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston Counties.

November 16, 2020

22 Kerr Russell Attorneys Recognized as DBusiness 2021 Top Lawyers

A total of 22 lawyers from Kerr Russell are named as DBusiness Magazine 2021 Top Lawyers. The attorneys are selected through a peer review process.  DBusiness polled more than 18,000 attorneys across Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston Counties. 

July 14, 2020

15 Lawyers From Kerr Russell Recognized as Leading Lawyers 2020

A total of 15 lawyers from Kerr Russell are named to the 2020 list of Leading Lawyers in Michigan. Only those lawyers who are most often recommended qualify for this honor.

March 17, 2020

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Business Continuity:  A Message to Our Community, Clients and Friends

Kerr Russell is committed to its community, clients and people. As the world navigates through the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus), we want to assure you that Kerr Russell is committed to supporting our community, clients and people as effectively as we have through every other crisis our Nation has encountered over our firm’s nearly 150-year history. Our firm is fully operational: We have made sure that our lawyers and staff are able to safely and effectively serve our clients’ needs and continue operations on an uninterrupted basis. Most of our people

November 15, 2019

19 Kerr Russell Attorneys Recognized as DBusiness Top Lawyers for 2020

A total of 19 lawyers from Kerr Russell are named as dBusiness Magazine 2020 Top Lawyers. The attorneys are selected through a peer review process.  dBusiness polled 19,000 attorneys across Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston Counties.

May 9, 2019

Kerr Russell Attorneys Advise Peterson in Sale to MiddleGround Capital

Kerr Russell is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive legal adviser to Peterson American Corporation (PAC) in its sale to MiddleGround Capital (MiddleGround).