Gibson Counsel Services

Having led product, professional services, and business operations teams—and deployed billions in capital across transactions—Gibson Counsel brings both legal expertise and operational perspective to M&A preparation and execution. We don't replace your M&A counsel; we work alongside your deal team to identify legal and business issues that impact valuation, structure deals from a strategic advantage point, and help you avoid the common pitfalls that derail transactions or diminish value.

• Pre-transaction readiness and value optimization: Corporate governance cleanup, contract portfolio analysis, IP ownership verification, cap table organization, and compliance gap remediation. We help you build a company that's attractive to buyers and efficient to diligence.

• Legal and operational due diligence preparation: Creating organized data rooms, identifying and addressing red flags before buyers find them, and building defensible positions on material issues. We prepare you for the scrutiny of institutional buyers and their counsel.

• Deal structure advisory: Guidance on transaction structures, earn-out provisions, indemnification terms, and post-closing obligations from both legal and business perspectives. We help you understand how deal terms impact risk allocation and ultimate economics.

• Strategic coordination with transaction counsel: Serving as your internal advisor who bridges business operations and legal strategy, ensuring your M&A counsel has the context and information needed to advocate effectively for your interests and maximize your valuation.