Private Equity, Contract Drafting

Crafting a Competitive LOI in Lower Middle Market M&A

Goodwin on 5/28/2025

In the lower middle market — typically deals between $10 million and $100 million — the letter of intent (LOI) serves as a pivotal document that sets the tone for the transaction, shapes the seller’s expectations, and...more

Delaware Court Raises Eyebrows by Striking Down Noncompete in Sale Transaction

BakerHostetler on 12/16/2022

The Delaware Court of Chancery (the Court) has raised eyebrows with a recent decision, in the case of Kodiak Building Partners, LLC v. Adams, to strike down a noncompetition covenant binding upon a seller in a sale...more

Private Equity and Delaware Law – Part Two

Troutman Pepper Locke on 4/27/2022

Troutman Pepper attorneys Chris Chuff and Taylor Bartholomew are well-versed in M&A transactions that involve Delaware law. In the second episode of this two-part series, Chris and Taylor discuss the rules of the road for...more

Private Equity and Delaware Law – Part One

Troutman Pepper Locke on 4/13/2022

Troutman Pepper attorneys Chris Chuff and Taylor Bartholomew are well-versed in M&A transactions that involve Delaware law. In the first episode of this two-part series, Chris and Taylor discuss drafting considerations for...more

Key Differences Between European and US Private Equity Transactions

Latham & Watkins LLP on 10/8/2013

Munich-based partner Jörg Kirchner and NY-based partner Eli Hunt discuss four key ways that private equty transactions in European and the US tend to differ. Kirchner, a Global Co-chair of Latham & Watkins’ Corporate...more

Distribution in China – Legal Issues

McDermott Will & Emery on 4/4/2013

McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to offer “Distribution in China – Legal Issues*,” a one-stop resource covering distribution in China, including: The business models and legal structures most commonly used for...more