Episode 24: Get your act (Legal) together!

06/08/2024 48 min

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Episode Synopsis

We’re going full legal eagle for this episode, bringing in Joe Walsh, seasoned M&A attorney with Selman, Munson & Lerner, to share his expertise and legal perspective for owners navigating the sale of a business. Joe represents buyers and sellers in M&A transactions involving both private and public businesses, specializing in negotiating with private equity, VC firms, investment bankers, and institutional investors. We’ll cover steps to boost your sale process and price, essential legal and financial prep, understanding different types of buyers, the sale timeline, and what makes a business an attractive target. Plus, tips on what to ask for in a Letter of Intent (LOI), negotiating deals, and shielding yourself from post-closing surprises.

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