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In business transactions, buyers and sellers tend to obsess over the big issues: purchase price, financing terms, governance structures. Yet it’s often the smallest details that create the biggest headaches. One of those details? The humble Employer Identification Number (“EIN”). The Scenario Picture a deal that closes without a hitch. Documents signed, wires confirmed, champagne… Read More

In mergers and acquisitions, closing day often feels like the finish line. Documents signed, wires confirmed, relief all around. But the true measure of a transaction is not taken at closing. It is in the future, when integration is underway and the deal’s value is either being realized or slipping away. The Scenario A company… Read More

Navigating Board and Management Authority in WA Business Entities Last year, the Delaware Court of Chancery issued a decision in West Palm Beach Firefighters’ Pension Fund v. Moelis & Co. 211 A.3d 809 (Del. Ch. 2024), striking down several provisions of a stockholder agreement that gave the founder sweeping control over corporate governance. The ruling… Read More

How Poor Structuring and Documentation Led to Litigation In the recent Washington Court of Appeals case of Wake Up, Inc. v. Roasters Holdings, LLC, 2025 Wash. App. LEXIS 1909 (Wash. Ct. App. 2025), the court tackled a complex post-acquisition dispute involving coffee franchises, multiple LLCs, and allegations of fraud and breach of contract. The decision… Read More

3-Part Series – How Accountants Steer M&A—A Lawyer’s Insight Closing day is a milestone, but it’s not the finish line. Post-close, the real work begins. Integration, tax structuring, and compliance all come into play. And once again, accountants are at the center of it. Integration: Where Systems Meet Strategy Post-merger integration is where good deals… Read More

3-Part Series – How Accountants Steer M&A—A Lawyer’s Insight Once the deal structure is set and diligence is underway, the focus shifts to protecting value. This is where accountants and lawyers work side by side crafting representations, making adjustments, and preparing for post-close reconciliation. Representations and Warranties: Built on Financial Reality Representations and warranties are… Read More

3-Part Series - How Accountants Steer M&A—A Lawyer’s Insight When a deal begins to take shape, lawyers and accountants are often among the first calls, and for good reasons. Each brings a critical lens to the transaction. In my experience, involving accountants early and often can surface insights that shape structure, uncover risk, and strengthen… Read More

This is a three-part series exploring how lawyers and accountants can work together to drive better outcomes in M&A transactions. Whether you’re a business owner preparing for a sale or an advisor guiding clients through the process, this series offers practical insights into how cross-disciplinary collaboration strengthens deals from start to finish. Mergers and acquisitions… Read More

Titled - Summer Walk: Roses Titled - Summer Walk: Hydrangeas Beresford Booth is excited to share aspiring artist Eugenia Kvistad, daughter of attorney Michael Kvistad, will be sharing three of her paintings that were accepted in the upcoming exhibition “Teen Open Call” at The Gallery at Graphite Arts Center in downtown Edmonds. Do not miss… Read More