LegalGEAsset sales are significant events for a business that often trigger substantial tax liabilities. Unlike share sales, which are often exempt from VAT, selling an asset (building, machinery, inventory)
Asset TransactionsPrice-Fixing Investigations: Legal Defense in Competition Law Disputes Competition law is one of the most strictly regulated areas of business in Georgia. Price-fixing involves an agreement between co
Asset TransactionsAn Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) is a primary form of acquiring a business or part of it, distinct from a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA). In an APA, the buyer purchases specific company assets (real
Exit PlanningExit Strategy Advisory: Planning for Successful Business Conclusion For any successful entrepreneur or investor, there comes a time when they must leave the company, monetize their investment, or pass
Exit PlanningIPO Preparation: The Path to Public Markets An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is one of the highest peaks of a company's development, granting it access to unlimited capital and increasing its prestige
Exit PlanningManagement Buyout (MBO): Transferring Business to Experienced Hands A Management Buyout (MBO) is a type of corporate transaction where the existing management team of a company purchases the business
Joint VenturesJoint Venture (JV) Agreements: Legal Foundations of Partnership A Joint Venture (JV) is a business alliance where two or more parties pool resources to execute a specific project or start a new busine
Joint VenturesJoint Venture (JV) structuring is one of the most complex and strategically important processes in corporate law. In Georgia, where foreign investment often requires collaboration with a local partner
Joint VenturesStrategic alliances are a flexible form of business cooperation distinct from traditional Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Joint Ventures (JV). In this case, companies do not create a new lega
Mergers & AcquisitionsDeal Structuring is the architecture of the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) process. It is the stage where decisions are made on how to execute the transaction to maximize financial benefits, min
Mergers & AcquisitionsHuman resources are one of the most sensitive and legally complex issues during Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) transactions. With the tightening of the Labor Code in Georgia, protecting employee
Mergers & AcquisitionsM&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) Advisory is a complex service encompassing full legal and strategic support for buying and selling businesses. This is a top-tier corporate service where lawyers act
Mergers & AcquisitionsM&A Due Diligence: Comprehensive Legal Audit for Transactions The success of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transactions depends directly on a high-quality preliminary investigation, known int
Mergers & AcquisitionsPurchase Agreements (SPA): The Legal Framework of the Deal The heart of any M&A transaction is the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA). This is the main document that regulates the transfer of asset
Mergers & AcquisitionsMerger Control Filings: Obtaining Competition Agency Clearance Large M&A transactions (mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures) in Georgia are often subject to state regulation. Under competition la
Mergers & AcquisitionsPost-Merger Integration (PMI): Realizing Deal Value Signing a Merger and Acquisition (M&A) deal is just the beginning. Real value creation starts after the deal closes, when two different organiza
Mergers & AcquisitionsM&A Tax Planning: Maximizing Transaction Efficiency Tax liabilities have a huge impact on the financial outcome of any Merger and Acquisition (M&A) deal. M&A Tax Planning is a strategic pr
Sector-Specific M&AStartup M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) differs radically from traditional company buying and selling. The primary value of startups often lies not in tangible assets (buildings, machinery) but in