New York / Delaware

Buying or Selling a Business?

Legal representation from offer through closing.

Finkel Associates advises buyers and sellers of operating businesses on deal structure, letters of intent, due diligence, purchase agreements, and closing. Legal advice stays connected to the economics of the transaction and the risks each party is being asked to accept.

Finkel Associates LLCBusinessesOwnersInvestors

Your business. Your next decision.

From the first terms to the closing documents.

01

An offer or LOI is ready.

Assess deal structure, exclusivity, diligence expectations, and which provisions are intended to be binding.

02

Diligence has raised an issue.

Consider how findings should affect the agreement, closing conditions, price adjustments, or allocation of risk.

03

The purchase agreement needs negotiation.

Address representations, indemnification, escrows, earn-outs, and the obligations that continue after closing.

Scope of representation

Focused on the work at hand.

The firm helps translate the proposed business deal into an executable agreement. Counsel addresses the structure of the transaction, the issues revealed in diligence, and the allocation of risk through negotiation and closing.

  • Asset and equity acquisitions and sales
  • Letters of intent and transaction structure
  • Legal due diligence
  • Purchase agreements and disclosure schedules
  • Closing conditions and transition arrangements

Your counsel

Feliks Finkel

Meet the founder ↗

Feliks Finkel is the founder of Finkel Associates and is admitted to practice in New York and Delaware. His experience in financial markets informs his advice on transactions, business disputes, and the financial interests at stake.

The firm explains the legal position, available options, and likely business consequences so clients can make informed decisions.

Representative matters ↗

Discuss your transaction.

Contact the firm about an acquisition or sale under consideration or already in progress. Please identify whether you are the buyer or seller and the current stage.

Please provide only a general description of your matter. Do not send confidential information or documents until invited to do so. Contacting the firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship or mean the firm has agreed to protect a deadline.