Corporate and Securities

Our corporate and securities law group is comprised of highly skilled business lawyers focused on solving complex problems and developing advantageous business initiatives. With our years of experience as in-house corporate counsel, we act as strategic partners in the execution of our clients' capital raising and corporate development plans, including:

Formation and Governance

We assist our clients in every step of the business development process including formation of the businesses entity (corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships), issuance of equity and establishment of management systems, special and regular equity-holder and management meetings, general corporate and business governance.

Venture Capital/Angel Financing/Private Equity

We advise private companies, angel investors, and entrepreneurs on venture capital and angel financings, joint ventures, buyouts and recapitalizations.

Finance and Banking

We advise on numerous types of transactions and financial products, including private placements, asset-based financings, project financings, equipment leasing, and commercial banking.

Mergers and Acquisitions

 We represent clients in mergers and acquisitions, proxy contests, equity and asset acquisitions, and divestitures and joint ventures.

Restructuring and Work Outs

We counsel businesses on all aspects of distressed transactions, formulating strategies to avoid bankruptcy, as well as positioning our clients for both pre and post bankruptcy filings. We know how to work with creditors and debtors in order to secure the most advantageous financial and operational results.

Securities

We advise on private offerings of securities, compliance with federal and state securities regulations, reporting requirements and stockholder matters.

Franchise Law and Transactions

We represent both franchisors and franchisees in every stage of the franchise process, from the establishment of the franchise, the development, sale, financing and operation of franchise locations, and the termination of the franchise relationship.