Seeking an experienced M&A attorney in Mountain View? Our firm handles complex mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transactions for companies across Technology, Software, AI, from middle-market deals to large corporate transactions.
Our managing partner provides selective mergers & acquisitions law counsel to clients in Mountain View and nationwide, including:
We engage selectively with capitalized founders and investors in Mountain View and nationwide:
San Jose sits at the epicenter of Silicon Valley, where M&A activity is dominated by technology acquisitions spanning semiconductors, enterprise software, cybersecurity, and AI/ML startups. The region's deal volume is among the highest per capita in the nation, fueled by both strategic acquirers like Cisco, Adobe, and Apple and a dense network of growth equity and venture capital firms. Hardware and semiconductor M&A is particularly concentrated here, with legacy companies in the $5M-$50M range offering acquirers established customer relationships and engineering talent.
San Jose is among the most competitive M&A markets nationally, with high valuations driven by strategic premium pricing and abundant capital chasing deals. Buyers should expect EBITDA multiples 2-4 turns above national averages for tech companies, though services businesses and traditional industries trade at more reasonable levels.
Silicon Valley's network effects are unmatched: acquiring a company here provides access to the world's densest concentration of engineers, VCs, and corporate development teams, which accelerates growth and future exit opportunities. Despite cost pressures, the region's innovation ecosystem continues to generate outsized returns for well-positioned acquirers.
California prohibits non-compete agreements entirely under Business and Professions Code Section 16600 (reinforced by AB 1076 in 2020), which fundamentally changes employee retention strategy in acquisitions and makes trade secret protections and invention assignment agreements critical components of deal documentation.
A structured, methodical approach to mergers & acquisitions law
We work with you to define deal objectives, identify targets or buyers, and develop an M&A strategy aligned with your business goals.
Our team conducts comprehensive legal, financial, and operational due diligence to identify risks and opportunities.
We structure the transaction for optimal tax treatment, risk allocation, and regulatory compliance, whether as a stock purchase, asset purchase, or merger.
We negotiate letters of intent, purchase agreements, and all transaction documents to protect your interests and facilitate a smooth closing.
We manage the closing process and provide post-closing support for integration, earnout disputes, and transition matters.
"The very best M&A attorneys are surgeons. They protect you from the legal side and let the rest of the deal team focus on their area of expertise. You wouldn't have a goalkeeper lining up at center mid. They take care of their job and do it at a monumentally successful level."
Banned entirely. Limited exception for sale of a business.
Mergers and asset acquisitions require filings with the California Secretary of State. The California Franchise Tax Board requires tax clearance certificates for dissolving entities. Bulk sales transactions require Notice to Creditors filings. Foreign entities must qualify with the Secretary of State before doing business in California.
Submit your transaction details for a preliminary assessment by our managing partner.
Your transaction details are under review. If there is alignment, we will be in touch.
Meanwhile, feel free to call us directly at (248) 266-2790
Common questions from Mountain View clients
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Submit Transaction DetailsIn-depth guides to help you prepare for your transaction
Key considerations for sellers navigating the M&A process with legal representation.
Read guideA structured approach to legal, financial, and operational due diligence.
Read guideUnderstanding the binding and non-binding elements of each document.
Read guideCommon deal-killers and how experienced counsel helps prevent them.
Read guideWhat buyers should look for in a Franchise Disclosure Document.
Read guideOur managing partner provides selective mergers & acquisitions law counsel for transactions nationwide. Submit your transaction details for a preliminary assessment.
Submit transaction details for review. We engage selectively with capitalized buyers and sellers.
Your transaction details are under review. If there is alignment, we will be in touch.
Meanwhile, feel free to call us directly at (248) 266-2790
Selective M&A practice - Nationwide reach - Managing partner on every deal