Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney in Seattle, WA

From LOI to closing, three to six months is common for middle-market deals. Smaller transactions can close faster. Regulated industries, significant diligence findings, or complex financing can extend timelines.

For meaningful transactions, usually yes. Bankers run competitive processes, help with valuation, and handle buyer outreach. For smaller deals or bilateral negotiations with known buyers, counsel alone can be sufficient.

A policy that covers losses from breaches of reps and warranties in the definitive agreement. It can replace or supplement seller indemnification, which often makes negotiations smoother and lets sellers keep more proceeds at closing.