Corporate, Business & Commercial Transactions
We regularly advice clients on the structuring, negotiation and documentation of domestic and cross-border strategic business transactions, including M&A and joint ventures, funding transactions (capital raises, venture capital and debt transactions), as well as with the set-up and improvement of their day-to-day commercial operations (including negotiating commercial contracts and designing and documenting employment and other policies and procedures.)
What we do
M&A
We represent buyers and sellers in the structuring, negotiation and documentation of mergers, acquisitions, dispositions and divestitures, including both during the preliminary and post-closing phases.
Joint Ventures
We assist client with the structuring, negotiation and documentation of domestic and cross-border joint ventures, including minority, control and 50/50 ventures.
New Business Formation
We assist domestic and international entrepreneurs seeking to bring their business ideas to life, from determining the best corporate and investment structure, to documenting agreements necessary for the setup and operation of the business.
Commercial Contracts
We assist with the review and negotiation of commercial contracts, including supply, distribution, manufacturing, licensing, services and other complex contracts.
Forms, Policies and Procedures, Training
We help our clients streamline their operations and manage risk with the preparation of forms of agreements, purchase and service orders, confidentiality agreements, terms and conditions, policies, procedures, and provide related training.
Employment Agreements
From employee manuals to executive employment agreements, we assist clients to manage the legal risks and guide them in the management of their workforce.
US Business-Setup
We help our international clients to set up their business in the US. From guiding them through the differences between their legal system and that of the US, to adapting their existing practices to their local operations, our attorneys apply their multi-jurisdictional experience in order to more effectively allow clients to adapt to the local environment.
Corporate Structures
We work together with tax advisors to design, implement and operate domestic and multi-jurisdictional corporate structures to achieve our client's objectives, including tax efficiency, limitation of liability, application of favorable legislation, operational efficacy and governance/investor segregation.
Venture Capital
SAFEs, KISS convertible notes, and everything in between, we assist both investors and startup companies in meeting their venture capital goals.
Capital Raises
We work with domestic and foreign issuers in the structuring, negotiation and documentation of their capital raise transactions, including by assisting with the determination of the investment structure and applicable terms, and the coordination with securities counsel to ensure regulatory compliance.
Investments
We assist domestic and foreign investors with the negotiation and documentation of their investment transactions, including providing support for the tax structuring of investments by foreign investors.
Credit Transactions
We represent borrowers in all types of credit transactions, from SBA loans and commercial loans, to major syndicated loan transactions.