Mergers and Acquisitions

Recognition and Industry Accolades
Our practice is consistently celebrated for its high-value transactional work, earning us spots on prestigious league tables and legal surveys. Our portfolio of recognitions speaks volumes about our domain authority in the M&A sphere, with awards spanning continents and industries.

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Our Approach
At Hsu & Associates, we don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Our lawyers collaborate closely with clients to craft creative, effective solutions tailored to each transaction's unique needs. With an experienced team of attorneys who boast diverse skill sets, we're equipped to manage any curveball a deal might throw our way.

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Core M&A Services
Our attorneys handle a wide array of M&A scenarios, such as:

• Target identification and preparation

• Asset and stock acquisitions

• Corporate governance consultation

• General business counsel

• Joint ventures and strategic alliances

• Leveraged and management buyouts

• Private equity involvement

• Recapitalizations

• Special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs)

• Divestitures and spin-offs

• Hostile takeovers and defense

 

Governance and Beyond
We extend our counsel to areas beyond immediate M&A transactions, offering advice on board structure, fiduciary responsibilities, anti-takeover provisions, and more.

 

Global Reach, Local Expertise
Our international footprint allows us to assemble specialized teams to tackle complex cross-border M&A transactions. Meanwhile, our strong presence in various jurisdictions ensures localized expertise.

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Practice Synergies
We draw upon the firm's rich diversity in over 50 legal disciplines to offer comprehensive advice critical to the success of M&A transactions. These include but aren't limited to:

• Antitrust and Competition

• Banking and Finance

• Capital Markets

• Corporate Restructuring

• Cybersecurity

• Environmental Law

• Intellectual Property

• Taxation

 

Industry-Specific Insight
Our global practice affords us a nuanced understanding of various industries, from aviation to utilities, enhancing the quality of our counsel.

Hsu and Associates carved a niche in asset management M&A, guiding transactions involving both publicly listed and private asset management organizations.

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Hsu and Associates stands as one of a select few global legal powerhouses with a specialized division devoted to the asset management, wealth management, and associated financial sectors.

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Well-versed in the multitude of legal, tax, and regulatory challenges these deals encompass, our team offers not just legal expertise but also a comprehensive understanding of the industry's complex investment products.

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Services and Expertise
We've orchestrated a broad spectrum of M&A activities, serving traditional retail managers offering standard products, diversified entities offering extensive product portfolios, and niche firms like hedge funds, private equity firms, and ETF managers. Our clientele also extends to investment banks, broker-dealers, including e-brokerage firms, and associated service providers like fund administrators.

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Our services span from straightforward acquisitions to intricate carve-outs, minority investments, management buyouts, and restructurings. We specialize in transactions that involve acquiring partial stakes in firms, managing everything from governance to liquidity and regulatory compliance.

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International Reach
Our international footprint is significant, having assisted numerous overseas clients in acquiring or investing in asset management entities globally.

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Notable Transactions
We have played a pivotal role in several high-profile U.S. and cross-border transactions over the last ten years. These include the sale of majority stakes in top-tier investment management companies, strategic acquisitions by global market leaders, and restructurings of large hedge fund and private equity firms for purposes like succession planning and platform expansion.

Additional Offerings

Beyond transactional services, we excel in guiding clients through IPOs, traditional equity and debt financings, and internal reorganizations. We also have a track record of innovatively designing and restructuring ownership and compensation models for a range of asset management entities, either as part of transactional services or as standalone projects.

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Through a blend of legal acumen and industry insights, Hsu and Associates offers a full spectrum of asset management M&A services, setting us apart as a leader in this specialized field.

Hsu and Associates is one of a rare breed of large corporate law firms that maintain a comprehensive practice in both transactional and regulatory aspects of the energy sector. This specialization complements our well-established expertise in the field of mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

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Our dedicated team of corporate and energy lawyers serve a wide-ranging clientele, including public and private corporations, governmental agencies, private equity firms, infrastructure funds, investment banks, and commercial lending institutions. Our transactional history spans from multi-billion-dollar deals to a variety of middle-market transactions across acquisition, disposition, and financing categories.

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Our services extend beyond transactional representation. We offer consultative advice to energy and utility companies in areas such as reorganization, restructuring, and strategic evaluation for potential acquisitions. Leveraging our extensive experience, we tailor transaction structures to meet our clients' unique business, tax, and strategic objectives. Our legal experts perform rigorous due diligence and provide ongoing counsel to board members and senior management throughout the M&A and financial processes.

We have had a hand in a wide array of asset acquisitions and sales, both of the negotiated and unsolicited variety. Our practice covers IPOs and financing related to all types of energy assets, from electric generation to transmission and distribution. In recent times, we have been increasingly engaged in renewable energy transactions, specifically those designed to capitalize on tax incentives and other government-led schemes promoting renewable energy investments.

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What sets Hsu and Associates apart is our exceptional regulatory practice. We are proficient in maneuvering through the intricacies of securing federal and state approvals for complex M&A transactions. This includes navigating the challenging terrain of multi-agency approvals, encompassing entities such as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), as well as requisite state-level approvals.

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We also assist clients in meeting the unique challenges posed by global antitrust and competition laws, particularly when considering joint ventures, minority investments, and other strategic alliances. Our global reach enables us to provide specialized advice and representation in cross-border and multi-jurisdictional energy M&A transactions.

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Our international offices are staffed by both U.S. and local lawyers, enhancing our global service capabilities. We cater to both domestic and international clients involved in a variety of transactions, including but not limited to mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. Our client base further benefits from our comprehensive understanding of U.S. regulatory protocols, with particular emphasis on matters relating to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).

Operating out of key financial hub like New York, Hsu and Associates brings to the table unrivaled proficiency in insurance mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Our expertise encompasses all facets of insurance-related transactions, from property and casualty insurance to life, health, title, specialty insurance, and retirement benefits.

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Our firm has a diverse clientele, including multinational and domestic insurers and reinsurers, private equity firms, investment banks, hedge funds, and other financial institutions. We offer specialized counsel in an array of insurance-related matters, such as reinsurance transactions, acquisitions and dispositions of insurance brokers, third-party administrators, and managing general agents, as well as forming joint ventures and captive reinsurers.

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Services
Hsu and Associates takes a holistic approach by drawing from our well-rounded corporate, capital markets, taxation, litigation, and employee benefits departments. Our services cover a wide array of insurance-related transactions, including:

• Reinsurance-based acquisitions and dispositions

• Private equity investments

• Corporate governance counsel

• Asset and stock purchases

• Corporate preparedness consultations

• Proxy contest resolution

• Demutualization strategies

• Public and private mergers

• Financial advisor consultations

• Regulatory filing and approval guidance

• Going-private transactions

• Redomestication

• Insurance company formation

• Renewal rights transactions

• Insurance and reinsurance block transfers

• Corporate restructurings

• Joint ventures

• Self-tender offers

• Loss portfolio transfers

• Business and subsidiary carve-outs

 

Regulatory Expertise
Our firm boasts an integrated insurance regulatory team, experienced in handling complex U.S. and international regulatory landscapes. We engage actively with regulatory bodies and local counsel across jurisdictions to preempt potential regulatory challenges that might arise during the transaction's structuring phase. This approach enables us to provide a seamless, end-to-end service tailored to the unique needs of each transaction.

 

Market Segment
While we excel in managing large and highly complex insurance M&A transactions, we are also committed to serving clients in the small-to-midsize market for mergers, strategic investments, and capital markets and reinsurance transactions.

Located in major financial centers, Hsu and Associates offers comprehensive advisory services to private equity sponsors, investment funds, and portfolio companies throughout the entire investment lifecycle. Our areas of expertise range from fund formation, management incentive strategies, and financing options to bolt-on acquisitions, management transitions, recapitalizations, and various exit strategies, including Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).

We also provide dedicated legal support to portfolio companies facing challenges that often come with private equity ownership and leveraged structures. These areas include but are not limited to real estate, intellectual property, information technology, employment matters, litigation, compliance, and finance.

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Services
At Hsu and Associates, we offer a diversified range of services tailored to the specific needs of the private equity sector:

• Fund Formation: Assisting in the creation and structuring of new investment funds.

• Management Incentive Plans: Designing effective compensation and incentive models for management teams.

• Financings and Refinancings: Crafting and executing strategies for raising capital.

• Bolt-on Investments: Advising on strategic smaller-scale acquisitions that can be integrated into existing portfolio companies.

• Management Change: Guiding management transitions to ensure minimal disruption.

• Recapitalizations: Offering strategies for portfolio companies to optimize their capital structures.

• Corporate Restructurings: Providing insights and solutions for organizational change.

• Exit Strategies: Consulting on various exit options, including IPOs, to maximize returns.

 

Portfolio Company Support
We understand the complexities that come with leveraged structures and private equity ownership. Thus, we provide portfolio companies with specialized counsel in:

• Real Estate: Navigating the acquisition, management, and disposition of real estate assets.

• Intellectual Property: Protecting and optimizing intellectual property rights.

• Information Technology: Advising on technology contracts and data management.

• Employment: Offering solutions for employment contracts, benefits, and labor disputes.

• Litigation: Representing clients in various legal disputes to protect their interests.

• Compliance: Ensuring businesses operate within the legal frameworks, both domestically and internationally.

• Finance: Guiding financial planning, audits, and risk assessment procedures.

 

Expertise Recognized
Our team includes professionals who are recognized experts in the field of private equity, each committed to offering you an unparalleled level of service and expertise.