Corporate Legal Services
Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances
Joint ventures and strategic alliances can open markets, share risks, and accelerate innovation—but they also demand precise structuring and foresight. We guide companies through the design, negotiation, and implementation of joint ventures that align with strategic objectives while preserving flexibility for the future. Our counsel spans capital contributions, governance frameworks, exit mechanisms, IP ownership, and dispute resolution mechanisms, ensuring that partnerships start strong and remain resilient. With cross-border expertise, we understand cultural and regulatory differences that can make or break an alliance. By crafting agreements that balance cooperation and control, we help clients unlock new opportunities without exposing themselves to undue risk. Whether entering Brazil or expanding abroad, we provide frameworks that protect interests, encourage collaboration, and adapt to evolving markets.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Our M&A practice is designed to help businesses pursue growth with clarity and confidence. We advise buyers, sellers, investors, and boards through every stage of the transaction cycle—strategic planning, due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and post-closing integration. With international reach, we navigate complex cross-border deals, ensuring compliance with multi-jurisdictional regulations while safeguarding client interests. We understand that M&A is not only about legal documentation but also about risk allocation, governance, and value creation. Our approach combines rigorous analysis with practical execution, anticipating challenges before they arise and facilitating smoother negotiations. Whether it’s a high-value acquisition, a divestment, or a merger designed to capture market synergies, we deliver counsel that balances opportunity with protection. At ADET, we see M&A as a strategic inflection point where legal precision can unlock sustainable growth.
Post-Merger Integration
Closing a deal is only the beginning—real value is captured in the integration phase. We support clients through the complex process of aligning operations, cultures, systems, and governance after a merger or acquisition. Our counsel covers regulatory filings, contractual harmonization, employment issues, and restructuring of governance frameworks to reflect the new reality. Integration often exposes hidden risks, from compliance gaps to cultural misalignments, and we help anticipate and manage these challenges. We work with management teams to ensure that synergies envisioned during the transaction are realized in practice. By combining legal oversight with strategic insight, we reduce disruption and accelerate the creation of value. Post-merger integration is where deals succeed or fail; at ADET, we make sure our clients start strong and stay aligned for long-term growth.
Restructuring & Reorganization
Business landscapes evolve, and sometimes companies must restructure to stay competitive or to recover from distress. We advise on corporate reorganizations, restructurings, and turnarounds designed to restore financial health, streamline operations, or position a company for new opportunities. Our services cover debt restructuring, corporate spin-offs, mergers of entities, changes in ownership, and workforce reorganization. With experience in multi-jurisdictional settings, we ensure compliance with diverse legal frameworks while managing stakeholder interests. We combine legal analysis with strategic judgment to create restructuring plans that balance short-term stability with long-term growth. Whether proactive or reactive, restructuring requires sensitivity to governance, creditor relations, and market perception. At ADET, we guide clients through these transitions with discretion, precision, and a focus on preserving enterprise value.
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Contracts are the backbone of every business relationship. Our team drafts, reviews, and negotiates agreements with a focus on clarity, enforceability, and risk management. We go beyond legal language to ensure that contracts reflect commercial objectives and protect against potential disputes. From supply and distribution agreements to licensing, services, and shareholder agreements, we tailor terms to the unique dynamics of each deal. In negotiations, we balance assertiveness with pragmatism, safeguarding client interests while maintaining constructive relationships with counterparties. For cross-border contracts, we address jurisdictional issues, choice of law, and dispute resolution mechanisms to avoid costly surprises. With a proactive approach, we build contracts that not only mitigate risks but also serve as tools for business growth, operational efficiency, and resilience in evolving markets.