Legal Support and Deal Structuring: The Key to a Secure Business

A well-structured deal is the foundation of legal safety and risk minimization for any business. Regardless of the industry, company size, or type of counterparty, professional legal support helps ensure that all parties’ interests are respected and that the transaction complies with applicable laws—reducing the likelihood of disputes and financial losses.

In this article, we’ll explore the essentials of legal support and deal structuring, when it’s necessary, and how it benefits your business.

What Is Deal Structuring?

Deal structuring is the process of designing the optimal legal and organizational framework for a transaction. It considers the deal’s objectives, asset types, number of parties involved, tax and currency regulations, and the relevant legal framework.

Key goals of deal structuring:

  • Selecting the appropriate legal form (purchase and sale, lease, investment, merger & acquisition);

  • Defining the parties, their obligations, and responsibilities;

  • Analyzing tax implications;

  • Managing legal and financial risks;

  • Ensuring compliance and protecting the client’s interests.

Why Is Legal Transaction Support Essential?

Legal support is much more than reviewing a standard contract. It’s a strategic and comprehensive process that covers all stages of the transaction—from preparation and negotiation to execution and post-closing compliance.

Effective legal support ensures:

  • Legal validity of the transaction;

  • Protection of interests in case of disputes;

  • Proper allocation of obligations and liabilities;

  • Elimination of legal errors before signing;

  • Full compliance with current laws and regulations.

When Is Legal Deal Structuring and Support Especially Important?

Legal assistance is particularly critical in the following cases:

  • Large-scale commercial transactions (real estate, company shares, assets);

  • Mergers and acquisitions (M&A);

  • Investment agreements;

  • Adding new business partners or investors;

  • Long-term or cross-border contracts;

  • Multi-party or complex deals;

  • Transactions involving offshore or foreign entities.

Key Stages of Legal Transaction Support

1. Legal analysis
Assessment of transaction goals, ownership structure, asset status, and party obligations.

2. Selection of structure and legal form
Designing a deal scheme tailored to tax, currency control, and corporate risks.

3. Legal due diligence
Review of assets, counterparties, corporate documentation, and litigation history.

4. Drafting and agreement of documents
Preparation of contracts, agreements, resolutions, powers of attorney, and notices.

5. Negotiation with counterparties
Legal advocacy of the client’s position during negotiations.

6. Supervision of transaction execution
Monitoring compliance with terms, registration of rights, payments, and reporting.

7. Post-closing support
Registering changes, submitting notifications, and supporting tax reporting.

Why Choose DTK Partners

DTK Partners offers comprehensive legal support for transactions of any complexity. We work with both Russian and international clients, understand industry-specific nuances, and provide tailored legal solutions for your business needs.

Our strengths:

  • Expertise in M&A, real estate, venture capital, and investment projects;

  • Full legal and tax risk analysis;

  • Experience with offshore structures and cross-border transactions;

  • Individual approach and full-cycle support for every deal.

Common Mistakes in Deal Structuring

  • Using template contracts without customization;

  • Overlooking tax implications;

  • Failing to conduct due diligence on counterparties;

  • Choosing the wrong jurisdiction;

  • Improper asset transfer documentation;

  • Inadequate definition of parties’ duties and responsibilities.

These mistakes can lead to litigation, financial losses, or the invalidation of the deal. Professional legal support helps avoid them entirely.

Conclusion

Deal structuring and legal transaction support are not formalities—they are strategic investments in your business’s legal safety and operational efficiency. A properly structured transaction helps minimize risks, ensure compliance, and strengthen your market position.

By working with DTK Partners, you gain:

  • Reliable legal protection;

  • Full control at every stage of the transaction;

  • Confidence in regulatory compliance.

DTK Partners is your trusted legal partner for deal structuring and support. Contact us today to discuss your transaction.