Deal Structuring & Negotiation

The right structure makes deals work. The wrong one creates problems that last for years.

Structure Deals That Actually Work

Most deal problems happen because of poor structuring—not bad businesses. Working capital disputes, earnout litigation, seller note defaults, rep & warranty claims—these are structuring failures.

We help you design deal terms that align incentives, manage risk, and set the transaction up for post-close success. We model every scenario so you know exactly what you're agreeing to.

Discuss Your Deal
  • Purchase price allocation
  • Earnout design and modeling
  • Seller financing structures
  • Working capital peg analysis
  • Escrow and holdback mechanisms
  • Reps and warranties negotiation
  • Funds flow coordination
  • Tax structure optimization

Structuring Elements We Address

Every deal is different. Here's what we help you think through.

Earnouts

We design earnout structures with clear metrics, measurement periods, and dispute mechanisms. We model scenarios so you know best-case, worst-case, and expected outcomes.

Seller Financing

When seller notes are part of the capital stack, we help structure terms that work for both parties—interest rates, payment schedules, subordination, and default provisions.

Working Capital

WC disputes are the most common post-close issue. We establish normalized working capital, structure the peg mechanism, and model seasonal variations.

Escrows & Holdbacks

We help determine appropriate escrow amounts, release conditions, and survival periods for indemnification claims.

Reps & Warranties

We identify which reps matter for your deal and help you negotiate appropriate survival periods, baskets, caps, and carve-outs.

Tax Structure

We work with your tax advisors to structure transactions efficiently—asset vs. stock, 338(h)(10) elections, installment sales, and more.

Working on Deal Terms?

Let's make sure the structure protects your interests and sets the deal up for success.

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