We work with business owners and investors at all stages of the business cycle. Whether you are forming a new venture, expanding or considering acquiring or selling your business, we have the experience to help you fulfill your goals. Our clients range from sole proprietors to closely held companies and Fortune 500 multinational corporations. We assist our business clients with legal issues, such as:
- Business formations: Determine the optimal entity for your venture and establish the foundation on which to build. Establish and register the new business, and set out the rights and responsibilities of everyone involved in the business through operating agreement, shareholder agreement and other critical foundational contracts.
- Mergers & Acquisitions; Divestitures: From simple asset acquisitions to sophisticated mergers, consider the tax and liability implications involved when acquiring, combining or selling a business.
- Business financing: Commercial loan transactions, security interests, promissory notes, mezzanine financing and other arrangements to assist lenders and business owners in accessing capital to operate and grow a business.
- Buy-sell agreements: Consider the circumstances where business owners may wish to have the right or the obligation to “cash out” another owner due to death, divorce, a change in financial condition, or disagreements over the operation of the business.
- Contracts: Every interaction with a client, customer or supplier involves a contract of some type – whether it is a simple, unwritten agreement to more complex relationships.
- Shareholder and Partner disputes; Shareholder derivative actions: Protect your interests and the interests of the business when disputes arise among the owners.
- Employment law: From employment agreements and independent contractor agreements to Fair Labor Standards Act matters, protect yourself and your business in the employment arena.
- Commercial leasing: We represent both landlords and tenants in negotiating and structuring commercial leases.
- Property transfer: Acquiring or selling business or investment property involves many considerations beyond the typical residential real estate transaction.
- Succession plans for small or family-owned business: Ensure that your hard work and dedication pay off with a smooth transition to key employees, family members, or other trusted personnel, while making sure that the transition best works for your own retirement and estate planning goals.
Please contact us to discuss your business needs.