Strategic Legal Counsel for Corporate Growth and Change

At Calvert Law Firm, we understand that every major business deal—whether buying, selling, merging, or restructuring—has lasting implications for your company’s future. Our Oklahoma M&A and corporate transaction lawyers work as partners with your leadership team, providing practical advice, strategic insight, and meticulous attention to every legal detail. Our goal is to help you seize opportunities, minimize risk, and ensure your deal achieves your business objectives.

Comprehensive Corporate Transaction Services

We support Oklahoma companies with:

• Mergers and Acquisitions: Structuring and negotiating mergers, asset or stock purchases, business sales, and joint ventures.
• Due Diligence: Comprehensive review of contracts, liabilities, financial statements, compliance, intellectual property, and other critical deal elements.
• Negotiation and Drafting: Letters of intent, purchase agreements, operating agreements, disclosure schedules, and closing documents.
• Regulatory Compliance: Guidance on state and federal laws, antitrust concerns, securities filings, and industry-specific regulations.
• Financing and Capital Structure: Secured lending, equity investments, venture capital, and recapitalization transactions.
• Employment and Labor Issues: Transition planning for employees, retention agreements, change-in-control clauses, and executive compensation.
• Post-Closing Integration: Support with compliance, regulatory filings, contract assignments, and operational transition.
• Dispute Resolution: Addressing disagreements over earn-outs, purchase price adjustments, or post-closing liabilities.

Whether you are buying a small family business or orchestrating a complex multi-entity merger, our attorneys tailor their approach to your needs and goals.

Stages of a Successful Merger or Acquisition

1. Strategy and Initial Planning: We work with you to clarify goals, identify targets, and assess potential risks or roadblocks.
2. Due Diligence: Our team reviews every aspect of the target business, uncovering hidden liabilities or deal-breakers before you commit.
3. Letter of Intent (LOI): We help negotiate the key terms—price, structure, timeline, contingencies—while preserving your flexibility.
4. Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Our lawyers draft precise, thorough agreements to protect your interests and address “what if” scenarios.
5. Regulatory and Lender Approvals: We manage necessary filings and obtain approvals from agencies or banks as required.
6. Closing: We coordinate the transfer of assets, funds, contracts, and management responsibilities.
7. Post-Closing Support: From regulatory filings to integration of systems and teams, we stay involved until your deal is fully realized.

Real-World Examples

• Family Business Sale: We helped an Oklahoma family business negotiate a successful sale to a national corporation, protecting legacy and employees while maximizing value.
• Multi-Entity Merger: Our lawyers guided three local service companies through a complex merger, structuring new ownership and management and resolving tax and regulatory hurdles.
• Distressed Acquisition: Calvert Law Firm represented a buyer acquiring assets from a struggling competitor, mitigating successor liability and negotiating with creditors for a smooth transaction.

Why Choose Calvert Law Firm for Your Corporate Transaction?

• Business-Minded Attorneys: Our team includes lawyers with real-world business backgrounds and deal-making experience.
• Deal Efficiency: We prioritize clear communication, streamlined processes, and quick turnarounds to keep your deal on track.
• Problem Solvers: We anticipate issues before they become roadblocks, so your transaction stays on schedule.
• Fierce Advocacy: In negotiations and disputes, we defend your interests with skill and tenacity.
• Confidentiality and Trust: We understand the sensitivity of major deals and treat your information with the utmost discretion.
• Flexible Billing: We offer hourly, flat fee, or hybrid arrangements to fit the scope and size of your deal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a lawyer for a small business purchase?
Absolutely. Even “simple” deals involve major legal and tax consequences. We ensure you don’t inherit hidden problems.

How long does an M&A deal take?
Depending on complexity, deals can close in weeks or take several months. Early planning and legal guidance make a big difference.

Can you work with my accountants and advisors?
Yes. We routinely collaborate with CPAs, bankers, and consultants as part of your team.

What if something goes wrong after closing?
We structure deals to anticipate future issues—and we’re here to resolve any post-closing disputes that arise.

Do you help with regulatory compliance?
Absolutely. From industry licenses to SEC filings, we guide you through every legal hurdle.

Contact Calvert Law Firm Today

If you’re considering a business sale, acquisition, merger, or other major corporate transaction, don’t go it alone. Contact Calvert Law Firm for a confidential, no-obligation consultation. Our attorneys will be with you from initial strategy to closing—and beyond.