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Brian J R.
Immigration expert with over 30 years’ experience focused on start-up companies H-1, L-1, E, O-1 visas. PERM and extraordinary ability immigrant visas. Complex family immigration cases and waivers. I also assist early stage comapnies in entity formation and general legal matters for start-up companies in the areas of Telehealth, Technology and International Trade.
Leonid G.
I have been practicing law since 2018. I used to be a litigator at a nationwide practice before going in-house at a fintech company. I have experience drafting NDAs, SaaS contracts, service agreements, and stock purchase agreements.
December 11, 2023
Moshe G.
Motivated and self-starting Corporate and Commercial Counsel with over 12 years of experience in providing strategic legal solutions. Exceptional analytical and negotiation skills, focusing on Cyber Security, Finance, and Software. Proven track record of success in handling complex M&A matters. Expertly led negotiations and full five M&A transactions from start to finish (over $100M), resulting in successful integration including raising capital on Reg. A and Reg. D exemptions. Drafted, reviewed and negotiated commercial agreements including, Restructure Agreements Partnership Agreements, Asset Purchase Agreements, Stock Purchase Agreements, Restructure Agreements, Loan conversion Agreements, Debt Conversion Agreements. Provided business and capital strategy, such as restructuring of companies, due diligence, and SEC filings. Proven expertise in M&A and equity debt finance, with a track record of handling diverse clients. Provided strategic guidance on corporate governance, compliance, fiduciary duties, and ethical issues
December 21, 2023
Nicole C.
Nicole expertly and creatively works with businesses and individuals in all types of employment and business relations issues. She investigates workplace disputes as a neutral third party, drafts/reviews severance and hiring agreements, advises on day-to-day workplace issues, and reviews all kinds of business contracts. Nicole represents individuals, small businesses, non-profit organizations, labor unions, and benefits funds in various industries including public sector, entertainment, health care, education, transportation, construction, and communications. She has represented clients in federal and New York State courts, administrative proceedings, and arbitration hearings. Nicole is admitted to practice in New York.
January 21, 2024
Ernestas P.
I am a broadly skilled legal professional. I am highly drawn to technology, fintech, intellectual property, privacy law, contracts. I am also experienced in business litigation and business transactions. I have been told to have the following skills perfect time management, critical thinking, problem solving, attention to detail, communication and decision making. As a former flight attendant, I am well versed and acquired many of those skills in a fast faced multicultural/multilingual setting. I am able to work solo or as a team member and quickly adapt to changes. Finally, I am fluent in English, Lithuanian, Russian.
February 7, 2024
Nuo Jia (Lois) L.
Attorney Lois Li is a bilingual business and commercial attorney licensed in Michigan, U.S. since 2014, in Ontario, Canada since 2015, and in New York, U.S. since 2020. As an attorney licensed in two countries, Lois leads Alpine Law’s US/China/Canada practice. She is experienced in legal and contractual transactions in both English and Chinese. Lois has over six years of experience in assisting clients with business operations and legal services, and is specialized in advising companies with legal needs in International Business, Securities law, Cryptocurrency – Block chain, and Fin-Tech. Having served as both an outside and an in-house counsel, Lois worked with many startup and small businesses. With a strong understanding of core business and the ability to translate business needs into legal requirements, Lois has assisted many companies to establish policies and procedures, and drafted and negotiated employment and transaction contracts. Further licensed as a Registered Nurse since 2010, Lois specializes in healthcare law and is experienced in FDA, HIPAA, Medicare and Medicaid regulations. She has assisted many businesses in the medical and healthcare industry.
February 12, 2024
Lissette E.
Litigation and Immigration Attorney with over 12 years of experience.
February 27, 2024
V. Yvette S.
I am a highly skilled attorney, fluent in English and Spanish with 20 years of legal experience and 8 additional years of real estate, project finance, banking, financial, securities, and start-up company experience. I worked 6 years with 2 international law firms and handled extremely complex work for all types of clients, 3 years with a Federal Government Regulator, and 5 years in various compliance management positions at national and international financial institutions. I am licensed in New York and North Carolina. I will handle federal litigation on a non-contingency basis. I also practice Appellate Advocacy for constitutional, employment, consumer, and corporate laws. I am skilled in many different NY and NC laws. I have successfully represented clients with state and federal regulatory investigations. I can help you with the FDA, SEC, OCC, CFPB, FDIC, FR and certain state regulators.
February 28, 2024
Bradford T.
I have been practicing law for almost 23 years.
April 15, 2024
David S.
An experienced attorney, fully versed in all facets of commercial and developmental real estate, and general corporate practice, including representing all parties in purchasing, asset purchases, leasing and financing transactions. Experienced in the following areas: Real Estate Development/Development Projects • General Contract Drafting and Negotiation • Construction Contracts •Bankruptcy• Corporate Governance • Transactional Real Estate • Real Estate Financing • Litigation Mergers/Acquisitions • Labor and Employment • Management Equipment Leasing • Land Use • Landlord Tenant Matters
April 13, 2024
Joseph R. C.
Over 20 years experience in complex litigation and transactional work.
April 15, 2024
Melissa Merlo T.
New York licensed attorney with 17 years of Commercial Real Estate. In-house since 2009. Generalist experience in many areas of law, including Corporate, Real Estate, Finance, Securities, Commercial, Litigation, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Labor, Landlord Tenant, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Transactions and Leasing, etc.
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New York
What documents are needed for a business acquisition?
I am going to be involved in a transaction later this year and want to be prepared with the correct legal documents.
Donya G.
There are numerous documents need to acquire a business - some are Asset Purchase Agreement, Bill of Sale, Assignment and Assumption. DISCLAIMER The answers to these questions do not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship with the attorney and anyone who reviews these responses.
Acquisitions
C Corp
New York
C corp and exit strategies?
I am the founder of a small C Corp that has been in business for 5 years. We have achieved success and grown significantly since our founding, but I am now considering different exit strategies. I am seeking legal advice about which exit strategies would be best for my C Corp and how to properly implement them.
Michael S.
There are a number of possible exit strategies, including a sale to a third party, a sale to an employee stock ownership plan, and a sale to an employee-owned cooperative corporation. Each of those approaches could be effected through a single transaction, or through multiple installments, or you could maintain some ownership of the business indefinitely. Each appraoch comes with certain relative advantages and disadvantages. Please contact me if you would like to discuss your options in greater detail.
Acquisitions
Business Purchase Agreement
California
Who signs the business purchase agreement?
I am looking to purchase an existing business and am currently in the process of negotiating a business purchase agreement. I am not sure who is responsible for signing the agreement and would like to know who needs to sign in order for the agreement to be legally binding. I am hoping to get some clarification on this matter so that I can move forward with the purchase.
David B.
The short (but not very helpful) answer is: a person that is authorized by the business to bind the business. So, if the business being acquired in a corporation, it would likely be the CEO. During due diligence, the business being acquired should disclose that information and provide a copy of the minutes of a meeting of the Board of Directors showing that such person has been duly authorized. Occasionally, the CEO will sign an agreement stating that she has been duly authorized and is personally liable, and if she isn't she will be personally responsible for the problems tha arise. That being said, each deal is different depending on the facts. First, what type of entity is being acquired? Is it a corporation or LLC or partnership or something else? Second, what was done by the entity to vest authority in the person that will sign the acquisition agreement? Underlying all of this is the need to ensure that the seller is telling the truth. You may want to contact the department of corporation in your state to ensure that the entity has been duly registered, is current on all of its filing and verify that the person signing the agreement is listed on the paperwork.
Acquisitions
Business Purchase Agreement
California
Is a business purchase agreement binding?
I am interested in purchasing a business and I am currently in the process of negotiating a business purchase agreement. I am curious to know if the agreement is binding and what legal implications it may have if I decide to move forward with the purchase. I have read through the agreement and I understand the terms and conditions, however, I would like to know if the agreement is legally binding.
David B.
It seems that you are thinking of signing a letter of intent. A letter of intent ("LOI") is normally used to summarize the key points of a deal upon which the parties have reached an understanding. It is a prelude to a full set of agreements used to purchase a business. After the LOI is signed, the parties negotiate the minutiae of a deal and prepare the final set of agreement. LOIs usually contain a statement that the LOI does not bind either party to move forward with a deal. For the most part this is true. However, case law is replete with cases where the LOI was enforced against an unwilling party despite the disclaimer in the LOI. Generally speaking, courts will enforce an LOI where one party did not act in good faith after the LOI was signed, refused to negotiate or signed the LOI for nefarious purposes. A person contemplating an LOI should not assume that language saying the agreement is not binding will clear them of all responsibility. There is a duty to negotiate in good faith.
Acquisitions
Asset Purchase Agreement
Texas
Who drafts the asset purchase agreement?
I have just put my business up for sale and doing some research on what legal documents will be needed in the future.
Ramsey T.
It depends. In many cases the lawyers representing the seller draft the asset purchase agreement. This is not always the case and at least forty percent (40%) of the deals I have worked on have featured the buyer drafting the asset purchase agreement. Who drafts the agreement may often depend upon who is in a stronger position and/or who has attorneys with the bandwidth to properly support the deal, as envisioned in the relevant term sheet.
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