We provide a full range of corporate and litigation services in a variety of practice areas.  In addition to our expertise in specific areas of the law, our firm also provides high quality ongoing legal services for individuals, companies and other legal entities, both as sole counsel as well as assistance to an existing legal department.  We believe that accurate and business oriented legal advice in all aspects of company activity is crucial to the strength and success of the company. 

Litigation

We represent clients in commercial, business and contract litigation matters in federal and state courts in New York and, through coordination with other local counsel, other jurisdictions throughout the United States.

We have a long record representing both plaintiffs and defendants and successfully resolving business and shareholder disputes through thoroughly prepared negotiations, litigation and arbitration.  

We work closely with our clients to identify the key legal and factual issues focusing on the client's strategic business objectives and have built a reputation for excellence in challenging and complex dispute resolution and litigation matters. 

Corporate

We advise companies on the structuring of their enterprise, mergers and acquisitions, and general commercial and corporate matters including variety of corporate governance issues. 

We represent purchasers, sellers, and target companies in a wide range of transactions. Our practice covers all phases of the transaction, from active participation in structuring issues through legal due diligence, term sheet and contract negotiations, closing and post-closing matters.   

We also regularly advise clients on a variety of corporate governance issues including officer/director duties and liabilities, board structure and operations.    

Intellectual Property and Licensing

We have in-depth experience in handling all commercial aspects of intellectual property (IP), including licensing matters, contractual arrangements that transfer intellectual property rights, joint ventures for the exploitation of IP, and start-ups driven principally by IP assets.  

We have gained particular expertise in handling licensing-related issues in the apparel and high-tech industries including work on complex agreements to obtain, protect, commercialize and license technology and branding.

Outside General Counsel Services

We regularly act as outside general counsel to various companies.  In this capacity, we assist our clients when they encounter a business issue with legal implications. We work closely with them to understand their business needs and provide experienced and cost-effective customized services.  

We work with a network of boutique law firms and outstanding experienced lawyers, all of whom have first-rate reputations and backgrounds in different practice areas and legal specialties.   This unique structure enables us to compete effectively against the largest top-tier firms by offering the quality, sophistication and resources commonly associated with larger law firms, with the accessibility, efficiency and personalized attention of a small law firm.