Corporate Business Counsel
Business Entity Creation and Management
We provide comprehensive business counsel to businesses at all stages, from startups to established enterprises, covering the entire spectrum of business entity creation and management. From navigating formation and ensuring regulatory compliance to handling commercial transactions, negotiations, and drafting contracts, our expertise extends across the full spectrum. We assist clients in comprehending and selecting the most suitable business entities to effectively achieve their goals, while strategically planning for future challenges in operations, growth, and competitive landscapes.
Formation, Structure and Operations
Our business lawyers offer insightful comprehensive business counsel on the advantages and considerations associated with various entities, including corporations, limited liability companies, series LLC's, general and limited partnerships, and joint ventures. This includes a comprehensive analysis of potential tax implications, operational and management considerations, transfer-ability, succession planning, and personal liability tolerance.
Corporate and regulatory compliance and governance
As your company expands, pursues investment opportunities, or engages in joint ventures and collaborations, we excel in negotiating and drafting essential documents such as investment agreements, entity modifications, and conversions. In short, our goal is to ensure that you maintain the desired equity and decision-making control throughout these processes.
Risk avoidance strategies
In our role as your legal representatives, we are committed to implementing the necessary protections and safeguards within these agreements. This proactive approach ensures that in situations where transactions are stressed or face challenges, your company can swiftly initiate and resolve issues before they potentially impact the company or other strategic partnerships and investments. Our focus is on fortifying your business against potential risks and fostering resilience in the face of uncertainties.
These services include:
Formation, structure, and operation
Business agreements and contracts such as Bylaws, Operating Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, Partnership Agreements, Commercial Leases
Employment Agreements
Contractor and other business service Agreements
Corporate and regulatory compliance and governance
Mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and dispositions
Litigation and other forms of dispute resolution
Risk avoidance strategies
Stock Plans
Financing guidance
Franchise
Intellectual property protection, licensing, and management
Board, director, and officer duties and liabilities
Shareholder relations and securities-related issues
Succession Planning