Mergers · Acquisitions · Exit Strategy
M&A · Sale
of Companies
Andorra · Barcelona · Madrid · Toulouse
Full-service support on company sales, mergers and acquisitions. From sale preparation through closing and post-deal integration. Specialists in family businesses, mid-market companies and cross-border transactions.
4
Jurisdictions
360°
Full deal coverage
∞
Guaranteed discretion
Integrated Due Diligence
Legal, tax, accounting, financial and technical. Five coordinated pillars from a single team.
Negotiation and SPA
Drafting and negotiation of the share purchase agreement, warranties, indemnities and conditions precedent.
Tax structuring of the transaction
Tax optimisation of price, structure and payment terms. Cross-jurisdictional coordination.
Family business and succession
Advice attuned to the personal and family dimension of business transmission deals.
Our approach
An M&A transaction
is not just a contract:
it is a life decision
At Jurisserv we understand that the sale of a company, particularly in a family context, is far more than a legal transaction. It is the outcome of decades of work, a family legacy and, in many cases, the most important economic decision in an entrepreneur’s lifetime.
That is why we support our clients beyond the technical aspects: with absolute discretion, strategic vision and the coordination of every service of the firm, from due diligence through to post-deal tax planning.
Start a confidential conversationWhy Jurisserv in M&A
Total confidentiality
From first contact to closing. Dedicated protocols for sensitive transactions.
In-house multidisciplinary team
Lawyers, tax specialists, accountants, architects and engineers coordinated internally. No outsourcing of critical work.
Multi-jurisdictional coverage
Deals involving Andorra, Spain and France handled through a single point of contact.
Family business expertise
We grasp the personal and patrimonial dimension of family deals. Not just the price, but the legacy too.
Integrated coverage
The three phases
of every transaction
We cover M&A transactions from start to finish: preparation, execution and closing. In each phase we coordinate the relevant services of the firm to guarantee consistency and efficiency.
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Deal preparation
Everything that must be done before going to market or starting negotiations. Solid preparation multiplies the probability of success and protects the price.
Business valuation and target price setting
Vendor due diligence to anticipate findings
Pre-deal corporate and tax structuring
Information Memorandum and teaser
Buyer identification and approach
Non-disclosure agreement (NDA)
02
Deal execution
The core of the transaction: due diligence, negotiation of price and terms, and drafting of the definitive documentation.
Legal, tax, accounting and technical due diligence
Price negotiation and adjustments (NAV, NWC)
Term Sheet and LOI
SPA drafting and negotiation
Warranties, indemnities and W&I insurance
Conditions precedent and regulatory clearances
03
Closing and integration
Signing and closing mark the beginning of a new stage. We support the transition and the post-deal planning.
Signing and closing, notarial and registry filings
Earn-outs and deferred-price mechanisms
Post-acquisition tax planning
Corporate integration and reorganisation
Non-compete and stay-on covenants
Operational transition management
Who we work with
Three profiles,
the same rigour
We tailor our advice to the specific context of each transaction and each client.
Family businesses
Selling or transferring a family business is the most sensitive transaction an adviser can handle. It demands a balance between economic and personal objectives and the legacy built over generations.
Generational transfer and succession
Third-party sale while preserving the legacy
Heir agreements and family protocols
Post-sale wealth planning
Mid-market companies
Companies valued between €5 and €100 million seeking growth through acquisitions, mergers with a competitor or an exit to a private equity fund or strategic buyer.
Buy-side: identification and acquisition
Sell-side: preparation and sale
Mergers of equals
Entry of funds or financial investors
Cross-border transactions
Deals involving buyers or sellers across multiple jurisdictions. The Jurisserv network coordinates the legal, tax and employment angles in Andorra, Spain and France from a single team.
Cross-border acquisitions
International holding structuring
Multi-jurisdictional coordination
Foreign investors in our jurisdictions
Step-by-step process
From first contact
to final closing
01
Confidential consultation
Initial review of the transaction, profile and objectives. NDA from day one.
02
Valuation and structure
Business valuation, pre-deal tax structuring and vendor due diligence.
03
Due Diligence
Legal, tax, accounting, financial and technical review of the target.
04
SPA negotiation
Drafting and negotiation of the contract, price, warranties and conditions precedent.
05
Signing and Closing
Signature, notarisation, transfers and satisfaction of conditions precedent.
06
Post-deal
Integration, tax and wealth planning, and transition management.
Firm service coverage
Everything you need
in a single transaction
An M&A transaction mobilises practically every service of a firm. At Jurisserv, all of them are available in-house and coordinated for the deal.
Integrated Due Diligence
Legal, tax, accounting, financial and real estate. Coordination with architects and engineers for the technical side.
Tax Advisory
Tax structuring of the deal, price planning and post-acquisition optimisation across all jurisdictions.
Accounting Advisory
Review of financial statements, quality of EBITDA, NWC and preparation of accounts for the sale process.
Employment Due Diligence
Review of contracts, applicable collective bargaining agreement, employment contingencies and CASS/SS in Andorra and Spain.
FAQ
Frequently
asked questions
First confidential consultation with no obligation.
Confidential consultationHow long does a company sale transaction take?
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It depends on the complexity of the deal, the availability of documentation and the number of parties involved. A standard mid-market transaction usually takes between 4 and 9 months from the start of due diligence to closing. With good prior preparation (vendor due diligence) the process can be shortened significantly.
What is an SPA and what should it include?
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The Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) is the contract for the sale of the shares or quotas of the company. It contains the price, adjustment mechanisms (earn-out, NWC), the seller’s representations and warranties, indemnities for breach, the conditions precedent to closing and the post-deal covenants (non-compete, stay-on). Its proper drafting is decisive in protecting both parties.
How is a company valued in an M&A transaction?
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Several valuation methods exist: EBITDA multiples (the most common in mid-market companies), discounted cash flow (DCF), net asset value and market comparables. In practice, the final price results from negotiation between the parties and is always influenced by the findings of due diligence. We advise both on the initial valuation and on defending the price during negotiation.
What are the advantages of carrying out a vendor due diligence before selling?
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Vendor due diligence allows the seller to know what the buyer will find before they find it, to fix contingencies in good time, to accelerate the negotiation process and to negotiate from a position of strength. In practice, it reduces the risk of late-stage surprises that can sink the price or derail the deal.
Can you handle a transaction involving both Andorra and Spain?
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Yes. It is one of our strengths. For transactions involving entities in Andorra, Spain and France, we coordinate the teams of the four offices from a single point of contact. The client does not have to manage multiple advisers; we coordinate internally and deliver a consolidated view of the transaction.
Confidential contact
Let’s talk about
your transaction
First confidential consultation with no obligation. We review the deal and present our scope of work in less than 48 hours.
M&A confidential enquiry
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