BUSINESS LAW

Factors impacting a business can fluctuate daily or change at a moment’s notice, and certain issues necessitate months of meticulous strategic planning. Regardless of the stage your company is at in the business lifecycle, our business lawyers are equipped to assist with strategic planning and execution.

lawyerSum has established itself as influential business lawyers in various locations, including New York City, Wyoming, California, and the United Kingdom. Our practice focuses on business law, catering to clients of all sizes, ranging from entrepreneurs and startups to established corporations and not-for-profit organizations. We serve diverse industries, including e-commerce, internet ventures, social media networks, education, retail, advertising, media, real estate, professional services, and food and beverage. Leveraging our extensive experience in corporate, real estate, employment, intellectual property, internet, litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and general business law, we provide comprehensive support to clients operating in diverse sectors.

Our Clients

We serve a broad spectrum of clients, including startups, entrepreneurs, existing businesses, not-for-profit organizations, schools, restaurants, professional service providers, and more.

What We Do

Meeting Your Business Needs

As business attorneys, we often act as full-service outside general counsel, particularly when businesses don’t require or have the budget for full-time legal staff. Our objective is to assist clients in establishing long-term business strategies, guiding them through development, management, and operational growth while minimizing legal risks and planning proactively for the future.

Drawing on our extensive experience as corporate business attorneys in New York City, Wyoming, UK and California,  we advise clients on various aspects of their business operations. From choosing the appropriate business entity to handling corporate governance matters and compliance, we provide comprehensive legal support.

Formation and Governance

One of the initial decisions a business must make is selecting the form of entity under which it will operate. Our attorneys assist in identifying the most suitable structure, such as a limited liability company (LLC), corporation, professional corporation, professional limited liability company, partnership, etc. We then draft and file the necessary documentation to establish the chosen entity. Our focus is on navigating legal hurdles so that your business thrives.

After formation, we ensure compliance with corporate governance matters, providing organizing resolutions, and overseeing the approval of policies like by-laws. When bringing on partners or additional shareholders, we draft and negotiate agreements, such as founders agreements, operating agreements, shareholders agreements, and partnership agreements.

Maintenance Matters

We guide clients in following legal requirements and observing best practices related to maintenance, including keeping an up-to-date corporate record book, conducting routine meetings, and maintaining written resolutions. This proactive approach ensures compliance and reduces the need for catch-up work in the future.

Capital Raising and Transactions

When considering capital raising, strategic partnerships, mergers, or acquisitions, our business lawyers facilitate negotiations and advise on related issues. This includes negotiation of agreements with brokers and investment bankers, preparation of letters of intent, due diligence management, and negotiation of deal documents.

Counsel on Various Business Matters

Our services encompass a wide range of business matters, including:

– Advising on business entity formation options and capital structure

– Drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements, operating agreements, partnership agreements, and joint venture agreements

– Handling real estate matters, including leasing, purchasing, selling, developing, and financing transactions

– Advising on various types of financing arrangements, including venture capital and debt

– Structuring, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements for diverse business transactions

– Identifying and protecting trademarks, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights

– Providing counsel on employment matters, including drafting employment agreements, policies, procedures, and employee handbooks, as well as training on issues like anti-harassment

– Advising on compliance with various matters of corporate governance

– For not-for-profit clients, obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status

– Drafting joint venture agreements, partnership agreements, strategic alliance agreements, nondisclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements

– Handling technology, internet, and online business-related agreements

– Preparing and negotiating deal term sheets and financing documents, such as stock purchase agreements and convertible notes

– Preparing and negotiating operating agreements, founders agreements, and shareholder agreements

– Handling litigation, arbitration, and other alternative dispute resolution matters

We consistently delivers practical advice and innovative legal analysis in a cost-effective manner. Our team of experienced business lawyers and professional staff is dedicated to supporting clients effectively across various business sectors.