Enterprise
Cygnus Advocaten has acquired a great deal of expertise regarding company transfers, e.g. within the context of family succession, a management buyout (MBO), entry of a private equity fund or a transfer to an external operator. We will prepare your company for a transfer, provide a legal framework for initial talks, draft the preliminary or letter of intent agreement on your behalf, conduct due diligence research on the acquisition target and handle the negotiation and drafting of the acquisition documents. Thanks to our extensive experience in post-acquisition disputes, we also adopt a preventive approach starting from this perspective with contracts of this nature.
We know how to shape and supervise the restructuring of companies and associations, such as mergers, (partial) demergers and the introduction or transfer of a specific line of business. Our representatives have specific experience in the restructuring of non-profit organisations in the non-profit sector and associations representing corporate interests.
How do you optimise the organisation of the distribution or sale of your products or services? Do you opt for independent commercial agents or do you employ commercial representatives? What should you pay attention to when drafting your general terms and conditions or concluding commercial contracts, also with international partners? How can you prevent competition from employees or suppliers? In each of these situations, we will be by your side when you are negotiating and concluding commercial contracts and contracts with your other business partners. You can also rely on us for expert and, above all, pragmatic advice when questions arise during a partnership or in the run-up to its termination.
In the event of (impending) disputes with clients, commercial partners, directors of your company or escalating conflicts between shareholders, we will defend your interests in the best way possible both in court and when trying to reach a negotiated solution outside of court.
Our lawyers also frequently provide advice concerning privacy regulations and the protection of your intellectual property, including copyrights and trademarks, as well as what you can and cannot do with respect to competitors and consumers, particularly in the areas of advertising, e-commerce, unfair and deceptive market practices and consumer protection.