EXCELLENTTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joe and his staff were consummate professions. Extremely knowledgable and absolutely indispensable in negotiating terms for our acquisition. He also took the time to make sure this construction guy (me) understood all the legalese. Can't thank you enoughPosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joe and his team were very responsive in assisting me navigate decisions and providing counsel after a deal negotiation fell through. The team also helped find local counsel that was well equipped to take on the case and led to a dismissal. I am very appreciative of the professional and personal attention Joe and his team provided.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joe was an incredible partner who helped us successfully close a large deal in Washington. He made the entire process fast, smooth, and professional. I highly recommend Joe and Prencipe International for anyone looking for expert advisory services.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Joe and his team at Prencipe International was an amazing experience. We acquired shares of an 18 year old company with 22 acres, and 28,000 square feet of commercial space. Lots of moving parts to the deal. All I can say is you were fast, responsive, reliable, and professional. I was gun shy after loosing two other deals recently when the attorneys couldn't come to an agreement. I highly recommend Prencipe International to anyone looking to get deals done. Thanks Joe!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We engaged Prencipe International as lead counsel on a complex acquisition, and their performance was exceptional. Joe Prencipe and his team demonstrated deep expertise in M&A law, particularly in navigating SBA-financed transactions and structuring around nuanced deal risks. Their responsiveness, clarity, and strategic guidance were instrumental in advancing the deal through diligence and negotiation. Joe’s ability to distill legal complexity into actionable advice was especially valuable. He balanced precision with pragmatism, helping us anticipate regulatory and operational hurdles before they became issues. I’ve worked with many firms over the years—Prencipe stands out for their client-first approach and real-world deal fluency. Highly recommended for anyone seeking sophisticated counsel in lower middle market acquisitions.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mr. Prencipe was wonderful to work with. His experience was evident from the first minute of the conversation. He took the time to get to know our situation and ask very relevant questions to understand our needs. I would recommend him to anyone looking for legal advice or representation specifically with business matters and structures.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Prencipe International has been incredible to work with on our M&A deals. They has handled purchase agreements, licensing, and legal advice with professionalism and efficiency. Highly recommend for any business owner needing top-tier legal support.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joe has been a tremendous asset to my team and has worked on two acquisition with me and my firm to date. His knowledge, wisdom, and communication throughout each deal has been instrumental in our success! I will continue to partner with Joe on every acquisition opportunity in the future!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joe was fantastic to work with. Even though the deal didn’t end up going through, he made the whole process feel straightforward and supported us every step of the way. I always felt like we were in good hands, and wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joe is thorough and always ensures we have clarity on the matter being discussed.
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Leading Law Firm and Broker Referral Partner for Retiring Business Owners Selling Their Business.
Our clients are retiring sellers of $1-10m EBITDA businesses nationwide seeking to diversify their holdings, minimize their taxes, and hand on their legacy within the next 3-9 months.
With over $100bn in deals under our belt, your business sale is in expert hands.
RETIRING SELLERS MAKE MILLION-DOLLAR MISTAKES WHEN THEY DON'T HIRE AN EXPERT M&A ATTORNEY.
WE WILL PROTECT YOU FROM THOSE MISTAKES.
BOOK A CALL WITH US AND WE WILL MINIMIZE YOUR LIABILITY AND MAXIMIZE YOUR RETURN.
Top 4 Mistakes that Cost Millions.
1. Retiring sellers often fail to ringfence post-sale liability with core protections like a 10-20% cap on fundamental indemnifications with a limited survival window.
2. They often agree to the wrong tax treatment in the LOI without knowing the consequences, and then they are stuck as the sale comes to a close.
3. Sellers frequently misunderstand that a “cash-free, debt-free” deal does not mean they can remove all cash from the business. They may still be required to leave substantial working capital at closing.
4. Lastly, retiring sellers often obtain rollover equity without market minority protections, which means that equity is not as valuable as they think.
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Joe Prencipe
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"With world-class expert guidance, purchasing a business is a calm and clear process; there without, it is a mis-step that exposes you to a panoply of risk."
MY EXPERIENCE
Mr. Prencipe began his career at the leader of the Magic Circle of international law firms in the world, and the #1 international law firm in the world in M&A, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. He also worked at the #4 largest law firm in the world by revenue, Baker McKenzie LLP, and clerked at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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David Girault
Chris Gandy
John Rosenbaum
David Gibson
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