Business & Corporate Law
Blanscet Sutherland Hooper & Hale, L.L.P.’s business and corporate practice provides personal, hands-on attention to the legal needs for businesses of all sizes. We represent clients in all areas of business and corporate law and litigation. Members of the Firm serve as outside general counsel for companies ranging in size from start-up to those that have been established for a number of years, advising them on day-to-day business matters. Substantial time is devoted to handling asset and stock sales, mergers, employee relations, shareholder and officer issues, negotiating and drafting business contracts, and offering advice on selection of entity format for protection of personal and business assets against claims for liabilities. These areas all involve a high degree of business knowledge, legal judgment and experience in the areas of corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and sole proprietorships. For-profit and non-profit companies are listed among the Firm’s business clients. We are also able to advise our clients on the following common issues arising in business:
- Employment Agreements
- Buy-Sell Agreements
- Management and Shareholder Agreements
- Equipment Leases
- Loan and Financing Documents
- Licensing and Distribution Documents
- Franchise Agreements
- Joint Venture Agreements
- Partnership Agreements
- Corporate Organizational Documents
- Merger and Acquisition Documents
- Non-Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Asset Sale Agreements