--- title: "M&A Legal Support. Buy-Side & Sell-Side | GTC" description: "End-to-end M&A legal support from GTC: structuring, LOI and term sheet, legal due diligence, definitive agreements, signing and closing. Buy-side or sell-side." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Global Trademark Company LLC", "url": "https://globaltrademarkcompany.com", "logo": "https://globaltrademarkcompany.com/gtc-logo.svg", "description": "Multi-practice IP and business legal firm. Trademarks in 100+ jurisdictions, patents in 10 + PCT, copyrights under Berne. 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A merger folds the target into a buyer subsidiary, which is common for tax-deferred reorganisations. Each carries different liability, tax, and consent consequences, and we walk through the trade-offs on the LOI call. The structure is your decision; we advise on it." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does GTC do the drafting itself, or refer it out?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The core work is ours. We draft the LOI or term sheet, run the legal due diligence, and prepare the definitive agreement. SPA, APA, or merger agreement. Along with the disclosure schedules and ancillary documents. For large cross-border deals or specialist tax and sector-regulatory points, we coordinate the right specialists, but the transaction documents and the structuring advice are GTC's own work." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does an M&A deal take to close?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "A small deal with a clean target and no antitrust review tends to close 6 to 10 weeks from LOI signing. Mid-market deals run 12 to 20 weeks. Large or complex deals run 20 to 40 weeks or more. Regulatory approvals. HSR, CFIUS, or foreign-investment review. Drive the timing on larger deals more than the drafting does." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you handle cross-border M&A?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. We coordinate local counsel in the target's jurisdiction, or the buyer's jurisdiction when we are sell-side, and keep one relationship lead across the deal. Common matters include a US buyer acquiring an India, UAE, or Singapore target, and an India buyer acquiring a US target. Specialist sectoral regulatory advice (defense, healthcare, telecoms) is coordinated where a deal needs it." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's the post-closing indemnity period?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "A general indemnity period of 12 to 24 months is standard, usually with a basket before claims can be made and a cap on total recovery, often 10 to 20 percent of the purchase price. Fundamental reps. Title, capitalisation, and authority, typically survive longer or indefinitely. We negotiate these terms in the definitive agreement; the commercial limits are your call." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How is GTC's fee set?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "After a free scoping call we quote a fee for the transaction support, confirmed in writing before any work begins and scaling with deal size, structure, and the number of jurisdictions involved. That fee renders as the live anchor on this page. Government, registration, and filing fees, and any specialist counsel we coordinate, are disclosed and passed through at cost." } } ], "dateModified": "2026-06-15" } ] --- [](/) - Trademarks - Patents - Copyrights - Data Privacy - Business Legal - [Pricing](/pricing) - Resources Sign inEN · USD Sign in 1. [Home](/) 2. [Corporate & M&A](/services/corporate-ma) 3. M&A support Corporate · Buy-side + sell-side M&A # The deal is done when the documents are right GTC carries the transaction end-to-end. We advise on deal structure, draft the LOI or term sheet, run legal due diligence, and prepare the definitive agreements. The SPA, APA, or merger agreement. Through signing and closing. Buy-side or sell-side. Specialist tax and sector-regulatory points are coordinated where a deal calls for them; the core drafting and advisory is our own work. The commercial terms, and whether to do the deal, stay your call. From $5,000 Quoted per deal after a free scoping call [Scope Your Transaction](/forms/catalog/corporate-ma/ma-transaction-support?ref=b2c) [Excellent Trustpilot ](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/globaltrademark.co) ![Two teams meeting across a table in a bright office, reviewing transaction documents](/img/home/hero-library/m-duo-bright-review-480.jpg) Terms drafted Structured to close Diligence-ready Risks surfaced early Deal closed Signed & filed Legal team GTC's corporate team Corporate & M&A counsel Legal team GTC's corporate team Corporate & M&A counsel $2.5M+ raised 10,856+ clients 11 attorneys $2.5M+ raised 10,856+ clients 11 attorneys 10+ years IIPLA Top IP Consultancy 2026 [Upwork · Top Rated Plus ](https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/zamanzaidi) Trusted by founders and brands worldwide ![Atlys](/assets/atlys-B5BookJo.webp "Atlys")![Perfora](/assets/perfora-D4_346Y2.webp "Perfora")![Soxco](/assets/soxco-D31kWMAz.webp 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"BossCare")![Innovist](/assets/innovist-BgYdG_yd.webp "Innovist")![Bacardi](/assets/bacardi-JU27gvk6.webp "Bacardi")![Footcare Lab](/assets/footcarelab-BLfB0WJu.webp "Footcare Lab")![Bare Anatomy](/assets/bare-anatomy-CBhgu9Ro.webp "Bare Anatomy")![Freedom](/assets/freedom-confectionery-HioHiGYc.webp "Freedom") How it works ## How M&A support works with GTC 1 ### LOI / term sheet We lock the commercial structure in a tight 5-to-10-page LOI or term sheet: purchase price, deal structure (stock, asset, or merger), conditions, and exclusivity. Drafted by us, or reviewed if the counterparty holds the pen. Typically 1 to 3 weeks. 2 ### Due diligence + definitive agreement Legal due diligence and the definitive agreement run concurrently. We review corporate, IP, material contracts, employment, and regulatory matters, then draft the SPA, APA, or merger agreement to the LOI, with disclosure schedules and ancillary documents. Typically 4 to 8 weeks for a standard mid-market deal. 3 ### Signing + closing Conditions precedent are satisfied. Regulatory, financing, and board approvals, and closing deliverables, escrow, and wires are exchanged. We then manage holdback releases and the post-closing indemnity period. What it costs ## Quoted per deal, scaling with scope M&A Legal Support starts from $5,000. Every transaction is quoted per deal after a free scoping call, and the fee scales with deal size, structure, and the number of jurisdictions involved. GTC's own fee for the support renders as the live anchor above and is confirmed in writing before work begins. Government, registration, and filing fees, and any specialist tax or regulatory counsel we coordinate, are disclosed and passed through at cost. What's included - Free 60-to-90-minute scoping call: deal size, structure (asset, stock, or merger), and timeline - Letter of intent or term sheet drafted by GTC, or reviewed if the counterparty holds the draft - Legal due diligence: corporate, IP, material contracts, employment, regulatory, and litigation - Definitive agreement drafted to the LOI. SPA, APA, or merger agreement - Ancillary agreements: employment and non-compete with key personnel, escrow, transition services - Disclosure schedule prepared sell-side or reviewed buy-side - Regulatory approvals coordinated where needed (HSR antitrust, CFIUS, sector-specific) - Closing: deliverables, escrow, wire instructions, and signed documents - Post-closing: holdback releases, indemnity claims, and transition support Initial scoping call Free 60-to-90-minute consultation Small acquisition (deal value $1M–$10M) Quoted by scope Mid-market (deal value $10M–$100M) Quoted by scope Large (deal value $100M+) Quoted upfront per deal Cross-border coordination & specialist tax/regulatory counsel Disclosed and passed through at cost Government, registration & filing fees At cost GTC's fee for the transaction support renders as the live anchor above and is confirmed in writing before any work begins. Deal-value bands shown describe scope, not a GTC fee figure; government, filing, and any coordinated specialist fees are passed through at cost. Get started ### Get M&A legal support Tell us about the transaction and a GTC attorney will scope the support and email a quote after a free scoping call. No payment required Reply within 1 business day A GTC attorney reviews it & sends a flat-fee quote. 1. 01 Brand details 2. 02 More details 3. 03 Your details Send any LOI, term sheet, or draft agreement you already have, plus the deal size and structure. The more we see up front, the sharper the scope, and the faster we can quote. Brand details 1 What should we call this deal? A short label so you can find it later — for example the target name or a project codename. 2 What kind of deal is this? Choose the option that best matches your transaction. Not sure which? Pick the closest and we will confirm. 3 What is the approximate deal value? A rough figure or range is fine — it helps us scope the work and staff the deal appropriately. 4 What sector is the target in? The industry of the company being bought or sold — some sectors carry extra regulatory or diligence steps. 5 Where are you in the process? Tell us roughly how far along the transaction is so we can pick up at the right point. BackNext Why GTC ## Why run the deal through GTC Legal team GTC's corporate team Corporate & M&A counsel Attorney-led ### Core drafting is our own work We draft the LOI, the definitive agreement, and the disclosure schedules ourselves. Specialist tax and sector-regulatory points are coordinated where a deal needs them, but the transaction documents are GTC's work, not a referral. ### Structure advised before price is fixed Stock, asset, or merger each carries different liability, tax, and consent consequences. We walk through the trade-offs on the LOI call so the structure fits the deal, and so the reps, indemnity, and cap reflect it. ### Risk found in diligence, not after closing The risk lives in the diligence you skip, the reps you do not negotiate, and the indemnity you do not cap. Legal due diligence surfaces it before signing, and the definitive agreement allocates it where it belongs. ### Cross-border deals coordinated For deals touching India, the UAE, Singapore, the US, and beyond, we coordinate local counsel in the relevant jurisdiction and keep one relationship lead across the transaction. Specialist regulatory advice is brought in where a sector requires it. Your Customer Success Team ## A dedicated team that owns your matter from start to finish. Every GTC client gets a dedicated Account Manager and a Senior Account Manager who learn your business and stay with you from first email to final filing. They are named people who pick up the phone and already know your matter, so every step moves forward without delay. ### Your Account Manager Your day-to-day point of contact, who coordinates every matter, keeps things moving, and already knows your file. They have your full history, so you start every conversation where the last one left off. ### Your Senior Account Manager Senior oversight on strategy and escalations, stepping in as your needs grow, so every important detail stays on track. A named person, on email or a call, at every step. ![Your dedicated GTC Customer Success Team](/assets/m-onboarding-bright-welcome-C-heDolY.jpg) How we compare ## GTC vs. a big-firm corporate team or DIY templates What you get GTC Online filing services Doing it yourself Deal structure advised before the price is fixed: stock, asset, or merger LOI, definitive agreement, and disclosure schedules drafted as GTC's own work Legal due diligence run concurrently with drafting, not as a separate bill-up One relationship lead from scoping call through post-closing Fee quoted up front and confirmed in writing before work begins Government, registration, and filing fees passed through at cost Deal structure advised before the price is fixed: stock, asset, or merger GTC Online filing services Doing it yourself LOI, definitive agreement, and disclosure schedules drafted as GTC's own work GTC Online filing services Doing it yourself Legal due diligence run concurrently with drafting, not as a separate bill-up GTC Online filing services Doing it yourself One relationship lead from scoping call through post-closing GTC Online filing services Doing it yourself Fee quoted up front and confirmed in writing before work begins GTC Online filing services Doing it yourself Government, registration, and filing fees passed through at cost GTC Online filing services Doing it yourself Timeline ## From LOI to a closed, post-closing-clean deal Clean small deals close in 6 to 10 weeks; mid-market and regulated deals run longer. Regulatory approvals, not the drafting. Drive the back half. 1. Weeks 1–3 ### LOI / term sheet Commercial structure locked: purchase price, stock vs. asset vs. merger, conditions, and exclusivity. In 5 to 10 tight pages. 2. Weeks 3–11 ### Diligence + definitive agreement Legal due diligence and the SPA, APA, or merger agreement drafted concurrently, with disclosure schedules and ancillary documents. 3. Closing ### Conditions + signing Conditions precedent satisfied. Regulatory, financing, and board approvals, and closing deliverables, escrow, and wires exchanged. 4. Post-closing ### Holdback + indemnity period Holdback releases managed and the 12-to-24-month indemnity period administered, including any claims. In their words ## All your legal, in one place. One accountable team across every practice, operating since 2016. [Excellent Trustpilot ](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/globaltrademark.co) $2.5M+ M&A & fundraising 10,856+ Clients served 11 In-house attorneys 10+ Years since 2016 M&A Legal Support FAQ ## Frequently asked questions Asset purchase vs. stock purchase vs. merger, which structure? Asset purchase lets the buyer pick the assets and liabilities it takes on, which is common when the buyer wants to avoid known liabilities. Stock purchase takes the whole company, including all liabilities. A merger folds the target into a buyer subsidiary, which is common for tax-deferred reorganisations. Each carries different liability, tax, and consent consequences, and we walk through the trade-offs on the LOI call. The structure is your decision; we advise on it. Does GTC do the drafting itself, or refer it out? How long does an M&A deal take to close? Do you handle cross-border M&A? What's the post-closing indemnity period? How is GTC's fee set? [Scope Your Transaction](/forms/catalog/corporate-ma/ma-transaction-support?ref=b2c) Across the transaction ## Deal-adjacent work we handle The transaction touches the definitive documents, the diligence, and the wider corporate practice. We cover the surrounding work too. [ ### Stock purchase agreement Standalone SPA drafting and review for equity buy-ins and sales, with reps, warranties, and indemnity negotiated. Draft an SPA ](/services/stock-purchase-agreement)[ ### Legal due diligence Diligence-grade review of the target. Corporate, IP, contracts, employment, and regulatory, before you sign. Run due diligence ](/services/legal-due-diligence)[ ### Corporate & M&A hub The full corporate practice. Structuring, governance, and transactions coordinated under one relationship lead. See corporate services ](/services/corporate-ma) Ready to scope the deal ## Ready when you are. Tell us about the transaction. We will advise on the structure, draft the LOI and the definitive agreement, run legal due diligence, and carry the deal through signing and closing. Buy-side or sell-side, with specialist tax and regulatory points coordinated where the deal needs them and one relationship lead throughout. 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