Mergers, acquisitions, and private equity investments can give rise to complex disputes involving significant financial interests, intricate transaction structures, and competing expectations among buyers, sellers, investors, and management. Peck Baxter represents companies, private equity firms, investors, founders, executives, and other stakeholders in disputes arising before, during, and after corporate transactions.

Our attorneys handle matters involving purchase price and working capital adjustments, earnouts, representations and warranties, indemnification claims, breaches of purchase and investment agreements, fraud and misrepresentation, fiduciary duties, shareholder and member disputes, management and control issues, and post-closing obligations. We also represent clients in disputes involving leveraged transactions, minority investments, joint ventures, and other sophisticated business arrangements.

Drawing on experience in both complex litigation and corporate transactions, Peck Baxter approaches M&A and private equity disputes with an understanding of the deal mechanics and business considerations underlying the controversy. We pursue strategic resolutions through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation while remaining prepared to protect our clients’ interests through trial when necessary.