Corporate Law & Business Structuring
Formation, governance and corporate structures for growing companies.
The right corporate structure decides who controls the business, who carries the risk and how easily the company can raise capital, bring in partners or be sold. We act as outside corporate counsel to founders, owners and management teams, building structures that are compliant today and ready for the next stage.
We advise small and mid-sized businesses, family companies and international groups on U.S. and cross-border corporate law — from the first formation documents to reorganizations, new subsidiaries and changes in ownership.
What we do
- Choice of entity and jurisdiction (LLC, corporation, holding structures)
- Company formation, registration and corporate housekeeping
- Operating agreements, bylaws and shareholder agreements
- Corporate governance, board and management frameworks
- Founder, partner and ownership arrangements
- Reorganizations, conversions and new subsidiaries
- Ongoing outside general counsel services for growing companies
Who we act for
- Founders and business owners
- Small and mid-sized companies
- Family businesses changing ownership or leadership
- International groups with U.S. subsidiaries
- Investors restructuring portfolio companies
Industries
A clear, scalable corporate structure that protects owners, supports growth and is ready for investment or sale.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lawyer to form an LLC or corporation in New York?
You can file formation documents yourself, but a business lawyer makes sure the entity type, ownership terms, tax position and operating agreement fit your plans. Most disputes between business partners start with an operating agreement that was never drafted properly.
What is outside general counsel?
Outside general counsel is an arrangement where a law firm acts as your company’s legal department on a monthly or as-needed basis, covering contracts, governance, employment questions and transactions without the cost of an in-house lawyer.
Can you help a foreign company set up a U.S. subsidiary?
Yes. We advise on the choice of state and entity, form the subsidiary, prepare its governance documents and connect the structure with the parent company abroad.
Discuss your matter with us.
Book a 60-minute consultation by video. If you engage the firm, the fee is credited toward your retainer.