Experienced Corporate Transactions Attorneys

Transactional law is the area of law that governs business transactions, which are agreements between two or more people. Transactions are the legal steps taken in order to transfer rights, interests, and obligations from one party to another. When people talk about corporate transaction law it usually refers to the law that governs the business transactions of corporations. Corporate law includes the areas of corporate formation, business structuring, financing, acquisitions and mergers, corporate agreements, partnerships, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, legal business agreements and other issues that are particular to a corporation.

Transactional lawyers are a type of corporate law adviser who negotiates and drafts contracts. Their work is to help companies come together for the purpose of doing business with each other, whether it be buying and selling, licensing or franchising. Transactional lawyers may also help companies to merge or be acquired by another company.

Transactional work is often “behind the scenes” and not as obvious as other types of work. As such, transactional lawyers usually need to have excellent communication skills and be good at understanding what the client is trying to achieve in order for them and the company they represent to succeed.

A transactional attorney is a type of lawyer that specializes in corporate law. They are oftentimes involved with mergers and acquisitions, securities transactions, debt restructurings or bankruptcy proceedings.

Transactional attorneys often work with companies to:

• create/form legal entities.
• draft and negotiate contracts.
• provide general governance, commercial, and compliance advice.
• complete and file required forms.
• design personnel policies.
• counsel on regulatory licensing matters.

Transactional attorneys serving individual clients often:

• draft legal documents such as wills, powers of attorney, and other estate planning tasks.
• draft and negotiate contracts such as leases, agreements, or loan documents.
• file tax forms or other documents.

The answer to this question depends on:

– What type of transaction are you involved in, and the complexity thereof.

– If there are multiple transactions.

– If you are starting a new business, merging with another company, or acquiring an existing one.

– The number of people involved in the transaction and their expertise (e.g., if you are a small company and only have one person with knowledge of the transaction).

Business Formation

The formation of a business is an important step in the corporate transaction law process. There are many types of companies that can be formed under state laws, but all need to comply with requirements set forth by the state.

Business Structuring

In the United States, a business may be structured as either an individual proprietorship, partnership or corporation. In general, if a person is going to carry on a trade or business and will need more than $5,000 to start it up, he or she should form a corporation.

Reorganizations

What are the consequences for a corporation that does not have sufficient assets to satisfy its debts? If it cannot or will not be able to repay them, then bankruptcy is likely. However, if the corporation is in the process of reorganizing, then it may be able to take advantage of a provision in the Bankruptcy Code that allows corporations with less than $5 million dollars worth of assets

Mergers

A merger is the joining of two or more corporations, sometimes as a result of acquisition. A multi-corporation company may merge with or acquire (take over) another corporation; alternatively, two or more multi-corporation companies may merge to form a new corporation.

Acquisitions

The corporate structure of a company can be changed through an acquisition. Acquisitions are the most common way to change the corporate structure because they allow for different shareholders, management teams and directors to come together to create a new company. This is the most common way for companies to get control of other businesses without having to go through an IPO process.

Equity Offerings

The equity offering is the issuance by a corporation (or company) of shares of stock to raise capital or sell assets.

Debt Offerings

Debt Offerings are a type of financing that occurs when the issuer sells bonds or other debt securities to investors. The term can also refer to an offering by a company of its own shares to investors. Debt offerings are used to raise cash or other liquid assets, including shares for buybacks and dividends, as well as investments in the company’s operations.

Corporate Governance

Corporate governance is the process by which corporations are controlled, managed and directed. Governance structures vary among different entities that can be classified into three general categories: corporate law, public regulation of securities, and self-regulation.

The types of transactional law include:

-Commercial transactions;

-Debtor bankruptcy; and,

-Securities.

Corporate lawyers work with corporations on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other transactions of significance to their company. Business lawyers, on the other hand, help corporations navigate the complex legal world.

Transactional law encompasses a large number of areas including banking, bankruptcy, securities regulation and mergers & acquisitions. Other examples include trusts and estates, intellectual property law, environmental law as well as government regulation.

Transactional attorneys may be involved in a broad area of transactions or specialize in one particular type.

Lapin Law Firm is a full-service transactional law firm. We represent clients in matters such as mergers & acquisitions, banking and securities regulation, intellectual property litigation and more.

A corporate law attorney is different from a business lawyer. Corporate lawyers handle all of the legal issues that relate to companies, such as incorporation and contracts. Business lawyers help with specific transactions within a company.