Commercial Transactions

Our firm has extensive experience in Commercial Transactions Law, serving business entities of nearly all sizes and markets. We apply a personalized and holistic approach to our clients’ legal needs, regardless where their businesses might be along their growth curves. Whether your needs are focused on starting a business, growing your business or selling your business, we have the tools and experience to help you accomplish your goals swiftly and effectively.

We have advised start-up as well as large multinational companies on commercial transaction issues such as:

• The appropriate business entity under which to conduct their activities, including stock and membership corporations, limited liability organizations, formal partnerships and joint ventures
• The preparation of governing documents, articles of incorporation, Bylaws, operating agreements, partnership agreements, shareholder agreements and buy/sell agreements
• The rights, duties and obligations of officers, directors and partners
• The protection of trade secrets and other confidential information

We have also negotiated, drafted and counseled clients on:

• Sales and purchase agreements
• Equipment lease agreements
• Commercial offices leases and subleases
• Partnership agreements
• Limited liability company operating agreements
• Joint venture, strategic alliance and teaming agreements
• Stock purchase agreements
• Service and marketing agreements
• Employment, compensation and independent contractor agreements
• Dissolution and liquidation agreements
• Non-compete and non-disclosure agreements
• Promissory notes and other financial instruments
• Franchise, licensing and distribution agreements
• Insurance agreements

If you have any questions regarding commercial transactions, please call 703.528.1021. to speak with our business lawyers.