Attracting investments and M&A in IT

Mergers and acquisitions are always particularly important for any business as they determine strategic development. Their bills are worth millions, and the risks of damages and loss of assets are very high.

Most M&A transactions around the world are structured under English law. It contains various mechanisms to protect buyers and sellers, which, if competently used, create a balanced system of checks and balances for the interests of the parties. 

Today investors and founders pay more attention to the detailed determination of cooperation terms in documents, and the struggle of the parties’ interests is sharply felt in the course of preparation and conclusion of the deal.

In M&A transactions, legal support is not just important, it is a must. Their conclusion is always preceded by complex legal checks of acquired businesses. A high-quality audit performed with deep legal expertise and the ability to hedge the identified risks in the transactional documents is a product that our clients come to us for. 

Many years of experience in company group restructuring and supporting M&A transactions in various jurisdictions around the world, a qualified team that is constantly expanding and deepening its knowledge and expertise are the main features of REVERA in the M&A legal services market.

Our services

Venture Deals

Legal support for startups and investors at all stages of fundraising — from structuring the deal to final agreements.

During fundraising, we assist both startups and investors by:

  • Conducting due diligence on the investment target or preparing the company for due diligence by an investor.
  • Providing support during negotiations.
  • Designing and recommending the optimal investment structure.
  • Drafting and explaining the term sheet, SAFE, and CLA for early-stage investments.
  • Drafting and explaining the term sheet, SSA, SPA, and SHA for later-stage investments.
  • Carrying out necessary corporate procedures.
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Fundraising in GameDev

REVERA provides comprehensive legal support for investment transactions in the video game development industry.

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The REVERA team has extensive experience providing legal support for M&A transactions involving IT businesses. We advise both sellers and buyers, delivering end-to-end assistance throughout the transaction — from preparing the company for due diligence t

Legal support for IT business acquisitions and sales – on both the seller and buyer side.

During an M&A deal, we assist both buyers and sellers by:

  • Conducting due diligence on the target company or preparing the company for due diligence by the buyer.
  • Providing support during transaction negotiations.
  • Offering business restructuring options.
  • Designing and recommending the optimal deal structure.
  • Preparing transaction documents, from the term sheet to SPA and APA.
  • Carrying out necessary corporate procedures and notarial formalities.
  • Assisting with obtaining required regulatory approvals (antitrust clearance, regulatory sale notification, and others).
  • Overseeing the transaction closing process.
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Structuring Corporate Relationships

REVERA helps IT companies and tech startups establish a transparent corporate governance system by creating legally sound structures tailored to the realities of the IT business.

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Supporting M&A transaction on the part of seller

1. Group restructuring for the purpose of transaction 2. Vendor Due Diligence 3. Term sheet 4. Legal Opinion 5. Step plan 6. Implementing the plan 7. Document execution and closing

This stage aims at streamlining the prospective transaction and optimising tax liabilities.

At this stage our lawyers will carry out a Due Diligence for the company to be sold and elaborate recommendations on error control. A report valuing  the target will be furnished to the prospective buyer.

This stage has several specification levels, subject to peculiarities involved:

  1. Letter of intent;
  2. Memorandum of understanding;
  3. Term sheet – agreement on basic terms of transaction.

This stage involves tax analysis and results in a report on tax costs to be incurred.

Preparing a step-by-step transaction implementation plan.

At this stage our lawyers will elaborate all documents required for the transaction: 

  1. Purchase agreement;
  2. Shareholder agreement;
  3. Option agreements;
  4. Non-compete agreement, non-solicitation agreement and non-disclosure agreement;
  5. Supporting documents: corporate resolutions and protocols;
  6. Disclosure  Letter. By means of this document the seller warrants that no tax liabilities are violated and there are no arrears.

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Supporting M&A transaction on the part of buyer

1. Term sheet 2. Due Diligence 3. Legal Opinion 4. Step plan 5. Implementing the plan 6. Document execution and closingDocument execution and closing

This stage has several specification levels, subject to peculiarities involved:

  1. Letter of intent;
  2. Memorandum of understanding;
  3. Term sheet – agreement on basic terms of transaction

This stage indicates to the buyer what exactly what they are buying and the potential risks involved.

At this stage our lawyers carry out legal and tax analysis resulting in a report on the feasibility of the expected transaction structure, possible problem points, prospective tax expenses and other peculiarities.

Preparing a step-by-step transaction implementation plan.

At this stage our lawyers will elaborate all documents required for the transaction: 

  1. Purchase agreement;
  2. Shareholder agreement;
  3. Option agreements;
  4. Non-compete agreement, non-solicitation agreement and non-disclosure agreement;
  5. Supporting documents: corporate resolutions and protocols;
  6. Disclosure Letter. By means of this document the seller  warrants that no tax liabilities are violated and there are no arrears.

Champagne!

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