Services
Gerrish Smith Tuck provides customized and specialized services unique to every client. While a list of our services is provided below, it is by no means exhaustive, and our unique and lengthy experience as attorneys and consultants specifically for community banks makes us suited to handle other issues that may arise.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Analysis of Business and Financial Issues
Target Identification and Potential Buyer Evaluation
Marketing Process and Acquirer Identification
Preparation and Negotiation of Definitive Agreements
Preparation of Regulatory Applications
Due Diligence Reviews
Tax Analysis
Securities Law Compliance
Leveraged Buyouts
Anti-Takeover Planning
Transaction Pricing Analysis
Fairness Opinions
Bank Holding Company Formations
Structure and Formation
Ownership and Control Planning
New Product and Service Advice
Preparation of Regulatory Applications
Financial Modeling and Analysis
Financial Modeling and Analysis
Financial Statement Projections
Business and Strategic Plans
Ability to Pay Analysis
Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return Analysis
Mergers and Acquisitions Analysis
Subchapter S Election Analysis
General Corporate Matters
Corporate Governance Planning and Advice
Recapitalization and Reorganization Analysis and Implementation
Board and Management Review and Evaluation
Shareholder Relations and Dispute Resolution
Cybersecurity Incident Response and Management
Capital Planning and Raising
Private Placements and Public Offerings of Securities
Bank Stock Loans
Capital Plans
Subchapter S Conversions and Elections
Financial and Tax Analysis and Advice
Reorganization Analysis and Restructuring
Cash-Out Mergers
Shareholder Agreements
Financial Modeling and Analysis
Taxation
Tax Planning
Tax Controversy Negotiation and Advice
Board and Management Consulting
Customized Director and Officer Strategic Planning Retreats
Long-Term Business Planning
Organizational Study
Operational Efficiency Study
Cultural Surveys
Board Study and Evaluations
Assistance and Advice in Implementing Strategic Plans
Business and Strategic Plan Preparation and Analysis
Director Education
Executive Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans
Employee Stock Ownership Plans
401(k) Plans
Leveraged ESOP Transactions
Incentive Compensation and Stock Option Plans
Employment Agreements
Golden Parachute Agreements
Profit Sharing and Pension Plans
New Bank and Thrift Organizations
Organizational and Regulatory Advice
Business Plan Creation
Preparation of Financial Statement Projections
Interagency Charter and Federal Deposit Insurance Application Preparation
Private Placements and Public Stock Offerings
Development of Bank Policies
Bank Regulatory Guidance and Examination Preparation
Preparation of Regulatory Applications
Examination Planning and Preparation
Regulatory Compliance Matters
Charter Conversions
Problem Banks and Thrifts Issues
Examiner Dispute Resolution
Negotiation of Memoranda of Understanding and Consent Orders
Negotiation and Litigation of Administrative Enforcement Actions
Defense of Directors in Failed Bank Litigation
Management Evaluations and Plans
Failed Institution Acquisitions
New Capital Raising and Capital Plans
Appeals of Material Supervisory Determinations
Estate Planning for Community Bank Executives
Wills, Trusts, and Other Estate Planning Documents
Estate Tax Savings Techniques
Probate
Other
Public Speaking Engagements for Banking Industry Groups
Publisher of Books and Newsletters Regarding Banking and Financial Services Issues
Expert Witness and Litigation Support Services