Mergers & Acquisitions
Corporate
M&A Counsel for Middle-Market Transactions and Ownership Transitions
WH Burkley represents buyers, sellers, and investors in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions. We provide practical, business-focused guidance at every stage, from initial structuring through closing and post-transaction integration.
We work closely with middle-market companies, founders, and investors to execute transactions efficiently, manage risk, and achieve strategic and financial objectives.
Acquisitions and Dispositions
• Structuring and executing asset and stock transactions
• Advising on tax, liability, and operational considerations
• Managing transaction process from letter of intent through closing
Business Sales, Ownership Transitions & Owner Exits
• Advising founders and shareholders on exit strategies
• Preparing businesses for sale and coordinating with advisors
• Negotiating transaction terms to maximize value and manage risk
Joint Ventures and Strategic Transactions
• Structuring partnerships, joint ventures, and strategic combinations
• Negotiating governance, capital contributions, and exit rights
• Aligning deal structures with long-term business objectives
Corporate Reorganizations
• Designing and implementing internal restructurings
• Preparing businesses for transactions or operational changes
• Improving efficiency and ownership alignment
Transaction Structuring and Negotiation
• Developing tax-efficient and commercially sound deal structures
• Advising on valuation considerations and deal pricing
• Leading negotiations to achieve client objectives
Due diligence and risk assessment
• Managing and conducting legal diligence
• Identifying financial, operational, and legal risks
• Structuring solutions to mitigate exposure pre- and post-closing
Our Approach
- Align transaction strategy with each client’s business and financial objectives
- Move deals forward efficiently from structuring through closing
- Coordinate across legal, financial, and advisory teams to support execution
- Focus on managing risk while maximizing value and deal certainty
- Prioritize responsiveness, clear communication, and reliable execution
Why WH Burkley
- Experience representing buyers, sellers, investors, founders, and family-owned businesses in middle-market transactions
- Practical, business-minded approach to deal execution and ownership transitions
- Ability to handle complex transactions with efficiency, clarity, and strategic focus
- Integration with tax, finance, labor and employment, real estate, and private wealth capabilities
- Responsive, partner-level service throughout the transaction lifecycle
Recognition
Best Law Firms | Cleveland
- Band 1 – Banking and Finance Law
- Band 1 – Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
- Band 1 – Corporate
- Band 2 – Banking and Finance
- Band 2 – Tax
Best Law Firms | Pittsburgh
- Band 2 – Litigation – Commercial
Best Law Firms | US
- Band 2 – Banking and Finance Law
- Band 3 – Banking and Finance
*Certain recognitions displayed on this page were earned prior to the formation of WH Burkley LLP and may reflect the accomplishments of our legacy firms, Walter Haverfield LLP and Bernstein-Burkley, P.C.