Business Law Services

Business Startup Services

Starting a business requires thorough planning. Our firm assists business owners in the formation of legally sound business entities and helps entrepreneurs devise business strategies that help them achieve their goals. We counsel on the business startup and formation process as well as in all issues related to the selection of an appropriate entity type, including:

• Subchapter C-corporation formation
• Subchapter S-corporation formation
• Limited liability company (LLC) formation
• Partnership formation (including LLP)
• Joint ventures

Buying and Selling Businesses

We also advise with respect to, and draft shareholder agreements, membership agreements or partnership agreements and handle the acquisition, transfer or sale of business interests, including:

• Stock purchases
• Asset purchases

Our firm offers complete guidance to business owners in the multi-stage process of buying or selling a business, including:

• Advising on the structure of the transaction
• Negotiation of terms and drafting of the deal memorandum
• Advising sellers on legal strategies to address issues raised during the due diligence process
• Advising buyers on conducting legal due diligence
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating the extensive documentation involved in a business transaction, such as asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, and security agreements
• Securing, limiting or avoiding personal guarantees

Preparation and Review of Business Contracts

In consultation with business owners, we review, draft and negotiate contracts related any  business activities which impacts the financial viability of your enterprise.