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I usually call them idiots
Buyers counsel. Sellers counsel. Lenders counsel.
I have, on occasion, referred to the other side as opposing counsel. You know who you are, jackass.
🙋🏻♂️ It’s me. I’m the problem.
Been doing m&a for over a decade. Call them opposing counsel. That term is not exclusive to litigation. Seller’s counsel or buyer’s counsel also typical and appropriate.
In a transaction, the term that could be used to refer to the lawyer or legal representative on the other side of the transaction is "counterparty counsel." This term encompasses the concept of being on the opposing side without emphasizing an adversarial relationship. It recognizes that both parties have their own legal representation working in their respective interests.
You can also use Representing counsel
I would say, “Example corporation counsel.”
Seller’s/purchaser’s counsel seems fine? I don’t understand the concern.
I would refer to them as seller’s counsel or purchaser’s counsel. Def not opposing counsel as this is not a litigation scenario
You literally say "purchaser" or have you not really had to say it much?
Mentor
“Counsel for the other side”
Counterpart counsel
This is the one, and I use it generically for the "other side" whether it is buyer, seller, lender, joint venture partners. Bond counsel is always bond counsel, bc what does a bond attorney do anyway?
“Those motherfuckers”
Opposing counsel
Not really a stupid question. And it's correct, you use the term opposing counsel only if there is an ongoing trial or dispute. Just use counsel or counsel for the other party.
Doing it for 20 years isn’t a stamp of statement accuracy.
They who shall not be named
Buyer’s counsel. Seller’s counsel. Don’t overcomplicate things.
If speaking with them, I call them by their first name. If speaking with my client, I will call them “buyer’s counsel” or “seller’s counsel.” As a side note, I will also call them this is time entries, etc.
Opposing counsel is usually more reserved for, as you mentioned, adversarial proceedings.
Opposing Counsel. The clients are fundamentally adversarial, no matter how friendly. OC is how I have always referred to the lawyer on the other side.
Sir or M’am works
This makes me feel gross.
Bad guys
Buyer/Seller/Counterparty counsel.
Just call them opposing counsel because y’all will probably end up in litigation anyway someday.