Overview
Raquel Maragh advises businesses, investors, and financial services firms on complex mergers and acquisitions, with a particular focus on transactions involving Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) firms. She works closely with clients to navigate the legal, regulatory, financial, and operational considerations that shape sophisticated deals, helping them move from strategy to execution with clarity and confidence.
Raquel has significant experience leading complex RIA-focused M&A transactions that often extend beyond traditional asset sales. These matters require careful coordination of regulatory compliance, ownership and compensation structures, advisor retention, and post-closing integration. She guides clients through each stage of the transaction lifecycle, from negotiations and due diligence through structuring, documentation, closing, and integration.
Clients rely on Raquel to manage all aspects of M&A execution, including drafting and negotiating asset and stock purchase agreements, subscription and grant agreements, financing and subordination documents, and comprehensive closing deliverables. She also oversees detailed due diligence reviews, identifying financial, contractual, regulatory, and human-capital risks and working collaboratively with business, compliance, and finance teams to develop practical mitigation strategies.
In addition to her M&A practice, Raquel has experience advising on project finance transactions in the renewable energy sector, supporting the development and financing of energy infrastructure projects. She also brings a strong background as a swaps and derivatives attorney, advising financial institutions and market participants on derivatives transactions and related regulatory matters. This experience informs her practical, risk-focused approach to complex transaction structures.
In the RIA and broader financial services context, Raquel regularly advises on regulatory obligations, continuity of advisory relationships, compensation and incentive arrangements, and governance frameworks critical to deal success. She helps clients align transaction structures with strategic objectives while maintaining regulatory compliance and protecting enterprise value.
Beyond M&A, Raquel advises on related corporate and commercial matters, including corporate governance, securities-related considerations, software and SaaS agreements, vendor and reseller arrangements, confidentiality agreements, and board and shareholder approvals.
Known for her client-focused approach, responsiveness, and executional efficiency, Raquel is a trusted advisor on high-stakes, time-sensitive transactions. She is valued for translating complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, actionable guidance that enables confident decision-making.
Memberships
- New York State Bar Association - Member