Corporate Law
Corporate law includes a wide range of legal services. Depending on a client’s needs, the answers to complex questions may call for different applications of the law. A successful client engagement begins with a conversation to understand the legal needs.
Afterwards, we get to business designing the right tools to help an organization solve its challenges. Here is a summary of services we offer to our clients.
Bylaws and Policy Management
Every organization should have a body of governance documents that sets forth the duties, authorities and rights of its members. These documents should avoid the ambiguities of managing issues that arise. The result of neglecting to develop or keep effective policies can be an organization that is unprepared to address important matters.
Transaction Negotiations
Bargaining for the best terms in an agreement require persistence and preparation. We assists clients with the negotiations of business transactions. We help clients understand the essential terms, alternatives, and price considerations. Clients’ objectives are achieved when, at the conclusion of the negotiations, all parties are satisfied.
Corporate Governance
Corporate governance is more than a set of rules that establishes the order for an organization. Effective corporate governance is a mindset that directs culture and conduct. We help organizations develop and strengthen their governance rules. With an eye towards it foundational documents, we believe that good governance leads to a successful strategic outcome.
Contract Compliance
Many agreements signed in the normal course of an organization have long lasting consequences. Liability waivers, termination clauses, and unilateral extensions are a few of the contract elements that can produce unintended effects. Keeping track of the evolving demands of contracts can be a daunting task. We are available to review a company’s important documents to ensure each party is living up to its commitments.
Dispute Resolution
One of the most difficult occurrences for any organization is the resolution of disputes. Disputes can arise from internal disagreements or external misunderstandings. In either event, a clash can be costly, time consuming and bruising. Most disputes can be addressed with little fanfare. However, in some instances, both sides must work collaboratively to find solutions.
Legal Entity Formations
Choosing the right type of legal business entity is instrumental for every organization. The type of legal entity determines the limits for liabilities, tax treatment, reporting requirements, and transferability of ownership. We can help clients choose the most appropriate legal entity for their organizations.
Risk Management
There are risks in every organization. The perils of being unprepared for these risks can be expensive and inconvenient. Vulnerabilities increase legal exposures and public relations hazards. For many organizations, it is not a matter if a threat will occur, but what challenges will they face. We help organizations identify risk and develop a plan to protect against dangers.