A World of Difference
Our business lawyers assist clients with all aspects of their business activities, including helping clients decide on an appropriate business entity, comply with state and federal securities laws and regulations when raising capital, negotiate terms and conditions of commercial borrowings or implement plans for business expansion. We provide advice regarding a broad range of business transactions, review and negotiate contracts and business agreements (such as agreements for the purchase or sale of a business or other assets, licensing arrangements, employment contracts, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, commercial lease agreements, international manufacturing or distribution agreements or international equity investments or joint ventures), and including those related to international business transactions (letters of credit and other financing documentation). We counsel companies regarding their compliance obligations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
We work with clients who are negotiating terms of a business investment, companies that seek to rely on certain registration exemptions when raising capital by private offerings of securities and provide assistance with subscription agreements, investor questionnaires, and stock purchase agreements. We provide legal representation with respect to regulatory matters related to private placements, broker-dealer, and other securities laws issues. We also assist financial services professionals who seek advice regarding compliance and regulatory matters, including matters related to the registration of investment advisers and their representatives. We work closely with investment advisers and their compliance officers in developing and implementing supervisory and compliance policies and procedures, conducting internal reviews, preparing for regulatory audits and responding to inquiries and regulatory proceedings.
We provide legal support services to other law firms and professionals on discrete matters, including due diligence, investment advisory, securities, and international business matters.
Our business and international law attorneys assist clients with legal matters in Maine, New Hampshire, all of New England, throughout the United States and Europe - including Central and Eastern Europe and Russia - the Middle East and Asia.
