Wolfson Bolton Kochis advises buyers, sellers, investors, and business owners through the full lifecycle of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, and corporate transactions. Our M&A and Corporate Transactions practice is led by Amy Huang Smith, who works closely with clients to structure and execute transactions that align with long-term business and financial objectives.
Whether a company is pursuing growth, entering a new market, planning an ownership transition, or preparing for a strategic exit, our attorneys deliver practical, business-focused guidance designed to reduce risk and promote efficient execution. We support middle-market companies, family-owned businesses, private equity groups, and strategic acquirers across a wide range of industries, working collaboratively with leadership teams and advisors from planning through post-closing integration.
Clients work with our M&A practice because we combine transactional precision with commercial understanding.
Every transaction presents unique challenges related to valuation, structure, tax considerations, liabilities, and integration. We help clients navigate these issues with clarity and strategic foresight.
Our attorneys bring experience across corporate counseling, commercial finance, real estate, regulatory compliance, and commercial litigation.
This integrated approach allows us to anticipate issues early, negotiate effectively, and keep transactions moving forward.
Whether representing buyers or sellers, we prioritize clear communication, risk mitigation, and efficient deal management from LOI to closing.
Acquirers face strategic, financial, and operational considerations throughout the transaction process. We guide buyers through each stage to support informed decision-making and smooth execution.
We assist with:
Our goal is to ensure buyers understand risk, protect value, and execute acquisitions confidently.
Selling a business requires careful planning, documentation, and negotiation to maximize value and manage risk. We help business owners prepare for sale and guide them through each phase of the transaction.
Our sell-side services include:
We help sellers understand deal terms, minimize post-closing exposure, and structure transactions aligned with financial and strategic goals.
Beyond M&A, we support clients with a broad range of corporate transactions and internal business matters. Our attorneys help companies establish governance frameworks and transaction structures that support stability and growth.
We advise on:
Our transactional work frequently intersects with our emerging growth and corporate counseling practices.
Transactions often involve industry-specific regulatory requirements. We help clients identify and address legal obligations that may affect deal structure or timing, including employment, licensing, environmental, and sector-specific compliance issues.
When disputes arise during or after a transaction, we collaborate closely with the firm’s litigation and alternative dispute resolution practices to pursue efficient resolution strategies.
We represent clients across:
Our clients range from startups preparing for their first acquisition to established companies pursuing complex, multi-entity transactions.
Most transactions take 90–180 days, depending on complexity, due diligence, and regulatory requirements.
Due diligence is a detailed review of financial, legal, and operational information to assess risk and valuation.
Purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, corporate records, consents, and closing certificates are typically required.
No. Deal structure, such as an asset sale versus a stock sale, determines which liabilities are assumed.
Ideally 6–18 months in advance to maximize efficiency and valuation.
If your company is considering a merger, acquisition, sale, or strategic partnership, Amy Huang Smith is available to discuss your objectives and guide you through the transaction process.
Contact Amy Huang Smith to explore practical strategies for structuring and executing your transaction with confidence.
PRACTICE LEAD – Corporate Counseling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Emerging Growth
Amy advises clients across a range of industries with forward-thinking strategy, practical guidance, clear communication, and strong follow-through through every stage of a transaction, from early planning and due diligence to negotiation, closing, and post-closing business needs.