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We represent companies and investment funds of all sizes and types, from closely-held businesses to large, international companies, with a particular aptitude for crafting constructive and creative solutions and offering a multiple-disciplinary approach to confronting issues that impact thriving business organizations.

Our Approach

We believe that each of our clients are looking for us to develop constructive solutions and offer practical advice to resolve and avoid issues and foster growth. Our attorneys have sound judgment and often have experience in business matters outside of the practice of law, bringing vision and common sense to partner with businesses to achieve their objectives. It is important for our attorneys to understand the key value proposition and learn the intricacies of your operations and your near-term and long term objectives. When we speak of a multiple-disciplinary approach, it is important that we are conversant in but also are able to leverage highly specialized advisors in the fields of tax, accounting, finance, benefits, environmental and employment services to resolve outstanding issues, which often means intensively coordinating with advisors outside of the law firm and working collaboratively even with adversaries. Your business is unique, and our attorneys have the creativity and sophistication to find integrated solutions that work for your objectives – for us, there is no one-size-fits all.

Clients Include

  • Distributors and sales representatives
  • Financial institutions
  • Franchisors/Franchisees
  • Investment banks
  • Investment funds
  • Manufacturers/OEMs
  • Medical device and medical technology companies
  • Real estate developers, construction companies, managers, brokers and owners
  • Restaurateurs
  • Technology companies

Focus

  • Agency and representative agreements
  • Anti-trust analysis and counseling
  • Board governance
  • Business control disputes
  • Business start-ups
  • Capital structure and fund raising
  • Corporate management and restructuring
  • Debt financing
  • Distribution agreements
  • Employee benefits and relations
  • Entity selection
  • Equipment leases
  • Equity financings
  • Franchise agreements
  • Intellectual property
  • Joint ventures and strategic alliances
  • Manufacturing, OEM and other supply agreements
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Partnership and limited partnership agreements
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Securities regulation/compliance
  • Shareholder relations and related agreements
  • Tax planning
  • Technology license agreements