Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) attorneys facilitate the buying and selling of businesses, representing buyers, sellers, or investors in complex corporate transactions.

With thousands of M&A deals occurring annually ranging from $500,000 to billions in value, attorneys generate revenue of $180,000-$650,000+ annually with profit margins of 45-55% through transaction fees and hourly work.

The practice requires a law degree, bar admission, and deep expertise in corporate law, securities, tax, and business transactions.

Attorneys typically charge $250-$650 per hour or fixed fees of $25,000-$500,000+ for transactions depending on deal size and complexity.

Services include due diligence coordination, purchase agreement negotiation, deal structure planning, financing arrangement, regulatory compliance, disclosure documents, and closing management.

Many attorneys specialize in specific transaction sizes (lower middle market vs.

large corporate) or industries.

Success factors include strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, ability to manage complex transactions with multiple parties, and business acumen.

The practice requires understanding both legal issues and business strategy.

Most M&A attorneys work at law firms or as in-house counsel before potentially opening specialized practices.

Marketing focuses on business broker relationships, investment banker networks, and CPA firm connections.

With baby boomer business owners creating a surge in business sales through 2030 and private equity driving deal activity in 2025, M&A law offers lucrative opportunities for attorneys who excel at complex transactions and can help clients achieve successful business transitions.