Corporate Transaction Attorneys

Fuel growth & ensure compliance with expert corporate transaction guidance

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Gain Clarity in Business Setup, Governance & Licensing for Successful Outcomes

Unlock your business’s potential with clear legal guidance in areas such as business setup, governance, technology licensing, and intellectual property.

Effective planning and expert advice are essential for navigating these important topics and protecting your assets for future growth.

Petersen Landis provides strong support for your key business transactions. We assist with various corporate matters, including business formation, internal governance, operational agreements, and licensing.

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You can trust our dedicated team of corporate transaction attorneys to understand your business’s needs and help you make informed decisions that lead to successful results.

Corporate Transaction Services

Corporate Formation, Operation & Restructuring
Technology, manufacturing, financial services, marketing, entertainment, fashion, medical device, and food and beverage companies:
- Formation of companies
- Corporate governance
- Operational documents
- Regulatory compliance
- Private financing
Start-Up Clients
- Development of restricted stock plans
- Licensing of technology
Large-scale national and international agreements in the consumer goods industry
- Negotiation of market terms for services provided
- Manufacturing and distribution agreements
Businesses in planned restructurings or those seeking to resolve shareholder disputes:
- Negotiate and draft separation and restructuring agreements

Intellectual Property & Trade Secret Transactions
Companies in the consumer goods, medical device, fashion, and food and beverage industries:
- Negotiate and draft licensing and assignment agreements for patent and trademark rights
Companies in protection or sale/acquisition of intellectual property portfolios:
- Assess intellectual property rights, including due diligence and opinion work
Prosecute trademark applications for trade names, taglines, and logos

Draft employment agreements and corresponding provisions for:
- Assignment of intellectual property rights
- Non-competition
- Non-solicitation
- Protection of confidential and trade secret information

Case Studies

Petersen Landis is committed to protecting clients and securing assets in complex transactions, as demonstrated by these recent results.

Timely Dealmaking

A manufacturer that received an acquisition proposal from a private equity fund completed the deal within the 75-day timeframe specified by the Letter of Intent.

Joint Venture Structure

A long-time client established a successful joint venture structure centered on intellectual property that was developed for proprietary household product parts.

Effective Offers

A client who wished to purchase a large medical services company leveraged a superior Letter of Intent that enticed the seller to consummate the transaction.

Note: These examples do not guarantee results in similar cases, as explained in the disclaimer below.

Testimonials

“The Law Offices of Jeffrey T. Petersen has been a valuable partner in helping our company prosper over the past decade. From business agreements to internal corporate guidance to risk mitigation, the attorneys there have provided practical advice and gotten tasks done efficiently. They are a go-to resource for legal matters, and understand how to assist companies in dynamic markets.”

Mike SawantPresident – Market Ready, Inc.

“Jeff Petersen and his team have been working with our sports hospitality company for several years as corporate counsel, and they’ve been great to work with since day one. Our customer and other contracts are handled quickly and efficiently, and we value Jeff’s insight on larger strategic matters, such as acquisitions and strategic partnerships. I recommend the firm highly to anyone needing experienced business attorneys.”

Alex PramenkoPresident – VIP Sports Marketing, Inc.

“The Law Offices of Jeffrey T. Petersen has been with our business from the beginning, helping us navigate all our legal requirements and providing a valuable resource for compliance and IP matters. Their responsive, team-oriented approach has been the right fit for our company.”

Matt KarisChief Operating Officer – Bandolier

Corporate Transactions FAQ

When do businesses need a corporate transactional attorney?

Running a business is already complex, and the last thing you want to deal with is having to retroactively restructure agreements, protect intellectual property, or renegotiate contracts. A corporate transactional attorney can ensure that your legal transactions are handled correctly from the start.

Many business owners find that they may need a corporate transactional attorney for a specific set of documents or transactions and then not require their services for months. Therefore, building a relationship with one attorney who understands your business structure and can identify areas of vulnerability is a smart strategy for most business owners.

How much does a corporate transactional attorney cost?

Law firms bill in different ways including hourly, contracts, flat fee structures, and retainers.

Factors that influence the cost of an attorney’s services typically include experience and complexity. The more specialized the area of expertise and the more experience a lawyer has, the more hiring them will cost.

A more experienced lawyer will often find solutions a newer attorney doesn’t see and can resolve matters faster, actually costing less in the long run.

Similarly, the complexity of your business, transaction, and desired outcome also impacts cost.

Balancing the costs of a good attorney with the dangers of a poorly executed legal agreement is the equation every business owner looks at when hiring an attorney.

At Petersen Landis, we are as transparent with estimating costs for our clients as we can be. While complexities do arise, our depth of experience in M&A, securities law, and corporate transactional law allows us to accurately estimate the length of time and complexity of most of our clients’ legal needs.

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Phone: 858.925.7084
Fax: 312.548.7480

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Chicago, IL 60606

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