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Our capabilities in our chosen fields rival those of larger firms, but we do not see ourselves as a replacement for Big Law. We’re the alternative.

Business Law

If you’re starting a business, growing a business or even dissolving one, it helps to have a partner with your best interests in mind. Experience sees obstacles, both potential and real, standing in the way of your goals and keeps the path to progress clear. And when the unpredictable happens – and in the life of any business, the unpredictable is predictable – experience acts fast to provide the guidance and solutions that preserve momentum and minimize disruption.

Business Structuring

There are a number of ways to legally structure your business: C corporations, S corporations, LLPs, LLCs and more. The complex nature of business structuring causes many new business owners to be confused. The truth is that there is no simple solution that works for every business. We analyze the client’s operational, legal and tax goals to determine the type of entity and structure that best meets the client’s objectives.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Wall Esleeck Babcock has extensive experience in the area of mergers and acquisitions, frequently advising clients in a variety of industries and on a variety of transaction types. Our work history includes the merging of companies and business entities, stock and asset acquisitions, and transactions involving taking a company private. In addition, we provide counsel regarding leveraged buy-outs, recapitalizations and tax issues related to mergers and acquisitions.

Corporate Finance

Our corporate attorneys have extensive experience representing borrowers on matters relating to bank loans, private debt and equity financing arrangements. We assist business owners in securing capital from a broad range of sources, including private investments, venture capital, investment bankers and public equity offerings, as well as advising clients regarding the federal and state securities laws that apply to these types of transactions and related activities.

Contracts and Commercial Agreements

Wall Esleeck Babcock works with both buyers and sellers of goods, services and technology. We represent clients in a wide range of business transactions, including the procurement or sale of goods and services, licensing issues and the formation of joint ventures and strategic business alliances.

Corporate Governance

Our attorneys advise boards of directors, management and other stakeholders regarding multiple corporate governance issues, including fiduciary responsibilities and executive compensation. We have years of experience in crafting agreements that address the competing constituencies in closely held companies. Our firm also handles shareholder disputes, frequently without costly litigation.

Employment Counseling

Wall Esleeck Babcock represents businesses regarding the complex federal and state employment laws that govern almost every aspect of the employment relationship, including:

  • Employment and independent contractor agreements
  • Non-compete agreements
  • Handbook policies
  • Hiring, discipline and discharge practices
  • Wage and hour compliance
  • Family and medical leave
  • Severance and release agreements

We also work with business owners to design and manage strategies to improve employment relationships and mitigate litigation risks.

Workouts and Distressed Companies

Wall Esleeck Babcock has extensive experience representing companies in distress and those facing financial challenges. We take advantage of our business, finance and tax capabilities to structure and negotiate workout arrangements outside of bankruptcy. We also represent businesses affected by bankruptcy, receivership and other insolvency laws.

Tax Planning

Our tax lawyers work to integrate tax solutions to match our clients’ business objectives. We take pride in providing our clients with innovative approaches, both in tax planning and tax controversies. We provide tax advice to domestic and foreign corporations, individuals, not-for-profit institutions, and pass through entities such as partnerships, joint ventures and limited liability companies regarding all types of federal, state and local tax issues, as well as sales and international tax issues.