Business Transactions
Big Law Expertise. Personal Approach.
We’re here to set your business up for success, whether you are a publicly-traded company, closely-held business, or start-up. Our business transactions team is made up of highly experienced transactional attorneys who have worked at AmLaw 100 law firms, big accounting firms, and in-house for public companies and investment banks. Our lawyers have also personally owned and operated start-up companies, so we understand complex legal matters and aim to provide high quality legal services in a cost-effective manner.
Business Formation and Structuring
We routinely advise clients regarding entity choice and formation, business and tax structuring, and owner agreements.
Commercial Agreements
Our team prepares commercial contracts of all types including manufacturing and distribution agreements, equipment leases, and services agreements.
Cross-Border Transactions
We have successfully represented U.S.-based and international clients in cross-border transactions involving inbound and outbound mergers and acquisitions, business law, real estate law, corporate law and various other transactional legal services.
Equity Incentive Plans
We help businesses achieve their goals of rewarding employee performance and retention with structuring various types of equity incentive plans, such as restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, stock options, performance awards, and phantom stock.
Franchising
We help clients expand their businesses through franchising and other distribution methods. We also help potential franchisees interested in buying a franchise evaluate franchise opportunities.
Governance
We routinely advise on-going concerns and executives with governance and fiduciary duty requirements under company charter documents and applicable laws
Taxation
Our business team works with you and your accounting advisors to structure your business and transactions in a tax efficient manner in order to capture and maximize the value of your business.
