Corporate & Business Transactions
Local, regional, and national businesses of all sizes rely on FLB Law’s Corporate & Business Transactions attorneys to serve as their general counsel or to provide senior management with a full complement of services to help establish, grow, and operate their organizations. FLB Law’s Corporate & Business Transactions Practice provides clients with a broad range of services to assist throughout their lifecycle, from formation through expansion, purchase and sale, succession planning, governance, and employment-related matters, as well as others.
Serving as General Counsel
Companies throughout Fairfield County retain FLB Law as outside general counsel. Our unparalleled experience across all practice areas gives small and mid-sized businesses comfort knowing we can assist with transactions of all kinds and litigation, if or when it arises. We are known for our holistic approach to business counsel and for guiding our clients through day-to-day operations using best practices to facilitate smooth operations and mitigate disputes. We listen to our clients and have a deep understanding of their goals and aspirations and work closely with them to achieve them. In addition to our practical advice and counsel, our clients appreciate and value our responsiveness and attention to client service.
Assisting with New Business Formation
FLB Law’s Corporate & Business Transactions Practice represents entrepreneurs and new businesses with the formation of their organizations. From selecting the most appropriate and advantageous structure including corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships to drafting bylaws and operating agreements and negotiating vendor and employment contracts, FLB Law helps small and mid-sized businesses establish a strong foundation from which to grow.
Representing Clients with the Purchase & Sale of Businesses
A significant portion of our practice involves representing clients with the purchase or sale of their businesses or a portion of them, which can include buying and selling 1) an entire business, 2) a membership interest in an LLC or 3) stock. We work with clients to structure purchase and sale agreements in ways that protect their interests, while striving to provide a seamless transition throughout the process. We draft and negotiate all agreements associated with purchases or sales, including asset purchase agreements, noncompete agreements, employment contracts, and assignment of leases, as well as host of others, to ensure all facets of a business are transferred properly. The larger, more complex transactions often trigger the need for FLB’s Tax Practice to provide counsel on the tax implications of the transaction and/or address issues related to succession planning.
Drafting and Negotiating Contracts
FLB Law’s Corporate & Business Transactions attorneys draft and negotiate contracts all of kinds including vendor, licensing, and service agreements, employment, noncompete and nondisclosure agreements and various real estate-related agreements.
Representing Businesses with the Employment Needs
FLB Law’s Corporate & Business Transaction practice collaborates with the firm’s employment attorneys who represent businesses across all industry sectors, helping them navigate and manage the dynamic legal and regulatory landscape of employment law. The firm provides clients with advice and counsel, sharing best practices that support strong business operations, and represents them when litigation arises. We pride ourselves on our strong client relationships rooted in trust and transparency and our approach to client service. We understand there is no one-size-fits-all solution. At FLB Law, we approach each client engagement comprehensively, deriving solutions that meet our clients’ goals and objectives, without comprising their reputation within their industry, community or business.
Corporate & Business Transactions Team
Eric D. Bernheim
Enrico R. Costantini
Steve P. Fogerty
Leslie E. Grodd
Vincent S. Tirola