Corporate Governance

The creation and maintenance of a separate legal entity for a business are one of the most important steps to take in protecting a company’s legal identity. The attorneys at Benjamin Law Group have significant experience in assisting companies to select the appropriate legal entity for their business, including corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, etc. We also regularly draft and counsel clients on corporate governance matters involving the appropriate process, customs and documents to govern the management of their entities, including:

• Articles of Incorporation

• Bylaws

• Shareholder Agreements

• Operating Agreements

• Partnership Agreements

• Board Governance Principles

• Board Committee Charters and

• Minutes for Board and Shareholder Meetings.

Benjamin Law Group can also counsel publicly-traded companies, their boards, independent directors and board committees on corporate governance requirements imposed by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act as well as the NYSE and Nasdaq Rules.

General Counsel Services

When you’re a small or mid-size company, it may not be feasible to hire a full-time in-house counsel to address the various legal issues the business confronts regularly. Nevertheless, it is valuable to have a solid attorney to turn to who can provide you with exceptional legal counsel and business-minded solutions on a frequent basis without incurring substantial legal fees. Whether it’s reviewing a contract, discussing a potential real estate acquisition, or assisting with other general corporate or commercial matters, Benjamin Law Group provides clients outside general counsel services by attorneys who have both large law firm and in-house experience to assist you.

Corporate Finance

Companies of all sizes and stages are regularly confronted with opportunities and challenges with respect to their corporate finance needs. Whether it’s obtaining a bank loan, securing financing from angel investors or engaging in sophisticated private equity or venture capital deals, the attorney at Benjamin Law Group can assist you in navigating the multitude of legal issues and negotiating the best deal for your company. We have experience in various financing transactions, including:

• Secured and Unsecured Bank Financing

• Early Stage/Angel Funding

• Venture Capital Funding

• Private Placements and

• Domestic and International Investments.

Contracts and Agreements

Contracts and agreements serve an important role in protecting a company’s legal rights and limiting its obligations. Ensuring that contracts are clear, concise and enforceable is critical to any business. Benjamin Law Group can assist you in drafting new agreements, revising existing agreements and advising you on the rights and obligations of contracts/agreements you have signed or intend to sign. The attorneys at Benjamin Law Group have extensive experience in drafting and advising on various commercial contracts/agreements for companies of all sizes and in a variety of industries, including:

• Joint Venture Agreements

• Distribution Agreements

• Supply Contracts

• Independent Contractor Agreements

• Consulting Agreements

• Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements and

• Employment and Non-Compete Agreements.

Merge & Acquisition

When a company is contemplating the purchase, sale or merger of a business, it’s important to clearly understand the legal issues and risks involved in the transaction. With the assistance of the attorneys at Benjamin Law Group, clients can rest assured that they will navigate these issues and risks effectively. We have worked on numerous transactions for small, mid-size and publicly-traded companies and have experience with all aspects of the deal, including structuring the transaction, conducting due diligence, drafting/negotiating the transaction documents and closing. Our experience in mergers and acquisitions, include domestic, cross-border and international transactions in the following foreign countries: Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Haiti, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Puerto Rico, Spain, Suriname, Switzerland and United Kingdom. We have also established strong relationships with local counsel in each of the above countries to assist with relevant local issues as they arise in relevant transactions.