This type of law involves everything about the business; from the decision as to whether to form a limited liability company, partnership or a subchapter S corporation; to drafting all types of contracts and leases, shareholder and membership agreements and joint venture agreements; to mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructuring.
This type of law includes working with creditors, restructuring of loan agreements, negotiating out of court workouts to keep a company out of bankruptcy and chapter 11 bankruptcy; as well as representing creditors in bankruptcy from proofs of claims to purchasing assets under Section 363 and defending all types of litigation brought by the debtor or the trustee.
This type of litigation involves disputes over business issues. It includes breach of contract, partnership and shareholder disputes and asset purchase and sales that have gone bad and everything in between.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions is a phrase that refers to a way for two companies to combine. A merger is where two companies of similar size combine and become a new entity. An acquisition is where one company acquires the other.
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Clauses that Every Business Owner Should Know Every business should have contracts to protect themselves and their clients. It is an essential part of owning and maintaining a business. Contracts can contain many different types of clauses, but there are a few that are widely used across the board. Typically, commercial contracts tend to use...
Key Clauses in Loan Agreements Interest Rates A loan’s cost hinges on its interest provisions: Nominal vs. Effective Rate: Nominal interest is stated; compelling interest includes compounding, fees, and commissions—a crucial distinction, especially under jurisdictions with interest rate caps. Fixed, Floating, Cap & Floor: You might negotiate a fixed rate for predictability, a floating rate...
A partnership, as defined by the IRS, is when two or more people come together to perform a trade or do business. Individual partners may contribute money, labor, skill, and property while also sharing in the profit and loss of the business. If you wish to dissolve a business partnership, there are certain considerations and...
For companies trying to expand, break into new markets, or gain a competitive edge, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be game-changing. Whether it’s a merger or an acquisition, due diligence is a critical step in the process. Proper due diligence ensures that both parties understand the risks, obligations, and value of the deal before closing....