Business Structuring/Choice of Entity

Our team is experienced in structuring all types of business entities with a focus on tax efficiency, financing requirements, liability management and other concerns relevant to the business and business owner. We work with our clients, including business executives and owners, to fully understand the background, purpose and operations of the business in order to provide the most relevant and tailored advice possible.

Our professionals have the benefit of working with businesses in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, distribution and logistics, real estate, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and technology. We represent and counsel companies ranging from early stage start-ups to large, mature businesses. Our business structuring services include:

  • Choice of business entity
  • Forming business entities and drafting all relevant formation documents, such as shareholder (and buy-sell) agreements, stock option agreements and plans and employee agreements
  • Equity and debt structuring
  • Tax advice
  • Labor and employee benefit advice and services
  • Identifying and facilitating strategic alliances
  • Negotiating joint ventures
  • Protecting intellectual property assets
  • Acquisition, sale, merger and buyout services
  • Succession planning