Commercial Transactions

Practices

Making Deals Happen

In the realm of commercial transactions, making well-informed, strategic decisions is critical. Understanding the risks and identifying the most effective strategies are key components of successful deals. You need problem solvers.

We Are Problem Solvers

We steer our clients through their most important transactions, addressing vital daily operations, and tackling the myriad of challenges that accompany a company’s growth and expansion. Our clients trust us for our comprehensive commercial knowledge and industry expertise.

Deep Industry Insight

Our approach is rooted in a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses and the competitive landscape they navigate. This is pivotal in aiding them to realize their business goals. Frequently, we take on the role of external general counsel, offering strategic advice that considers the broader scope of enterprise-level decision-making and risk management. Our involvement is often seen as integral element to our clients’ decision-making and risk management strategies.

Expertise in Diverse Commercial Sectors

Our team has extensive experience in structuring, drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial transactions across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, digital media, hospitality, and retail, and consumer industries. The core of our practice lies in assisting our clients to strategically plan, negotiate, and successfully execute commercial deals.

Insights

Can Non-U.S. Citizens and Start and Operate a Business?

In the United States, ownership of a business, including Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and corporations, is not restricted to U.S. citizens. Individuals who are non-U.S. citizens are eligible to own these types of businesses. However, with this broad permission, there are specific considerations that needs to be taken into account concerning the type of corporation and the owner’s visa status when it comes to employment.

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Bypassing Proposition 19 and Property Tax Reassessments

Proposition 19 has significantly altered the landscape of property tax regulations in California, particularly affecting the longstanding parent-child exclusion for property tax reassessment. This legislative change has directly impacted how real estate properties are transferred from parents to children, necessitating creative approaches for families and real estate investors eager to pass down real estate assets to their heirs in a tax efficient manner. To achieve this goal, real estate limited-liability companies (LLC) need to be established and used as a vehicle for property transfers.

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Navigating the Corporate Transparency Act: A Guide for U.S. Businesses

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was enacted in response to increasing worries about the use of anonymous shell companies for illicit activities such as money laundering and terrorism financing. The CTA marks a major shift from the current corporate reporting norms in the United States. Under this law, specific entities are required to disclose their beneficial ownership details to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a division of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The CTA reporting requirements went into effect on January 01, 2024.

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