Distressed M&A

Cross Disciplinary Team

Distressed M&A requires an experienced deal team and a full range of professionals. Thomson Hine has the lawyers with the necessary skills, including:

Antitrust Bankruptcy Business Litigation Commercial Litigation Corporate Governance Environmental Financing Government Contracts

International Labor and Employment M&A Product Liability Real Estate Securities Tax

Broad Industry Experience

Different industries present different risks and opportunities. We are experienced in a broad range of industries, including:

Automotive Building products Chemicals Consumer products Franchises Health care Logistics and transportation Molding and extrusion

Non-ferrous metals Polymers Quick serve and fine dining restaurants Real estate Retail Stamping Steel Technology

We also understand the complexities of distressed transactions:

• A distressed company’s lenders, landlords, vendors, customers, employees (unionized or not), and other stakeholders are all impacted by its predicament. We have the ability to advise each of these parties with the goal of reaching a positive outcome.
• A distressed transaction often moves quickly as the distressed company is running out of money.
• A distressed transaction is an “as is,” “where is” sale in which the seller provides limited representation and warranties.
• A buyer usually has little recourse against the seller after the transaction closes.
• Receiverships and assignments for the benefit of creditors are governed by statutes that vary by state, which is why working with attorneys who have experience handling these types of proceedings in various states is crucial.