Legal Services for Business Transactions
LEGAL SERVICE FOR BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
Navigating complex transaction law
Business transactions are governed by a myriad of regulations at multiple levels. Successful negotiations require more than handshakes; they require guidance from legal professionals who understand how laws affect compliance and strategic planning. MJ Deal Advisors’ legal team provides tailored services to help clients complete deals securely and efficiently.
Comprehensive transaction support
Advising on deal structures
Our attorneys work alongside financial advisers to select the most appropriate deal structure and ensure that legal terms mirror commercial realities.
Regulatory compliance
We ensure transactions meet the requirements of South African company law, competition regulations and sector‑specific statutes, reducing the risk of post‑deal challenges.
Drafting and reviewing agreements
Businesses need agreements covering everything from formation and governance to mergers, acquisitions and closure. We draft and review:
Share purchase agreements (SPAs) and asset sale agreements
Memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and heads of terms
Shareholders’ agreements and partnership agreements
Non‑compete and confidentiality agreements
Employment and freelance agreements
Contracts are crafted to be clear, enforceable and aligned with your commercial objectives.
Legal due diligence & risk management
Legal due diligence
Our team analyses corporate records, contracts, licences, litigation history, IP assets and regulatory filings to identify legal risks before closing a deal. Legal due diligence helps buyers understand a target’s financial health, operations, corporate culture and legal risk profile.
Risk allocation
We help negotiate warranties, indemnities and limitations of liability to ensure fair allocation of risk between parties.
Policy development & governance
Beyond transactional documents, we assist clients in creating policies and manuals to underpin their operations. Devising employment training manuals, trade‑secret policies and secure data protocols helps protect against legal disputes. We can help your organisation develop compliance frameworks that support long‑term growth.