When moving forward with a purchase agreement—whether it relates to buying or selling discrete assets or an entire business—the Firm’s M&A practice group offers a unique combination of deep industry knowledge and cutting-edge M&A expertise. Scopelitis’ M&A group is equipped to guide clients through complex transactions involving multimodal operations and private equity investments, strategic purchases for operators, and succession planning for closely held companies.

Scopelitis is uniquely positioned to advise on many key issues:

• The purchase or sale of any type of transportation or logistics provider, including indirect air carriers, ocean freight forwarders, customs brokers, motor carriers, property brokers, and warehouse operators;
• The purchase or sale of public and private companies;
• Representations and warranties insurance procurement and the binding process;
• Buying from or selling to private equity investors;
• The implications of equipment credentialing in the sale of equipment;
• An array of due diligence considerations, including complex transportation/logistics topics and issues;
• Navigating through complex regulatory notice and consent requirements specific to transportation and logistics operations

From negotiations and due diligence to closing the transaction and post-closing integration and counseling, the Firm has extensive experience counseling transportation clients across the supply chain in purchasing or selling businesses.