Corporate Governance and Transactions

Capobianco Law Offices, P.C. represents clients in a wide range of financial, corporate and real estate transactions. From due diligence and an initial assessment of legal risks, through negotiation of terms to a successful closing, his services help companies avoid pitfalls and realize value at every stage of a deal. Many corporations struggle because of loosely drafted contracts that expose them to liability or unnecessary obligations, experience poor employee relations, pointless lawsuits and protracted investigations by various government agencies for regulatory or legal noncompliance.

Other companies are unfamiliar or inexperienced with the vagaries and nuances of a commercial real estate transaction or the financial and other issues involved if merging with or acquiring new companies. With proper legal counsel and advice on business matters from the professionals at Capobianco Law Offices, P.C., your company can thrive and achieve the growth and goals you set out to realize.

Capobianco Law Offices, P.C. offers legal and business services in the following areas:

  • Business Formation and Governance – Setting up the proper business entity for your company is as essential for your continued success as is recognizing the responsibilities involved. A primary goal is to avoid or minimize liability/risks and loss of assets while minimizing your tax obligations and ensuring your compliance with legal formalities.
  • Mergers and Acquisitions – Mergers and acquisitions involve numerous issues that must be handled by a professional who has experience in this highly complex field. There are competing legal interests in these transactions along with stockholder considerations, employment consequences, liability and risk allocation, representations and warranties, indemnification and a range of other issues that require the guidance and advice of a seasoned legal veteran who has personally handled numerous M&A deals.
  • Private Equity – Raising capital for your private company is a complex matter subject to various regulations and risks which can lead to disaster if overlooked or ignored. We have vast experience in negotiating and structuring private equity deals in an efficient manner designed to minimize risk.
  • General Counsel Services – Many smaller companies simply cannot afford to hire an in-house legal department to address their day-to-day legal needs. We can assist in reviewing and negotiating vendor, supplier and other contracts, protecting trade secrets and confidential information, drafting partnership and alliance agreements, and assisting with employment matters, among other common business legal needs.
  • Family-Owned and Closely Held Companies – As a family-owned or closely held company, whose shares are not publicly traded, you must adhere to corporate formalities and practices or risk exposing your assets. Have us review your compliance with corporate requirements as well as your contracts, shareholder distributions, employee classifications as well as your pension and profit sharing plans among other issues. In addition, we counsel companies on business succession planning which can be of paramount importance to the small business.
  • Real Estate – The issues in a commercial real estate transaction are not the same as those that arise in residential deals. Purchase or sale negotiations and contracts, ownership structure, leases, landlord rights and responsibilities, property management and evictions are all matters on which we can counsel you.
  • Real Estate Financing – Financing your real estate acquisition or other project can be a complicated matter. We possess the expertise and experience in negotiating with brokers and financial institutions to help get your company the best deal possible.
  • Construction and Development – If your company is a developer, is remodeling an existing structure or building a new one, construction contracts that provide for foreseen and unforeseen contingencies can save you thousands of dollars and prevent delays. If terms need to be renegotiated or other problems arise, we can represent your interests to obtain a satisfactory resolution.
  • Insurance – Insurance protects you and your company’s assets in case of a lawsuit or if a particular condition or circumstance arises that causes you damages and/or loss of profits. We can ensure assist you have in obtaining the proper insurance and coverage amounts and can deal with insurers who may be reluctant to pay on a claim affecting your company or your own assets.

“I have had the pleasure recently of working with Nino Capobianco. I found him to be intelligent, responsive and thoroughly professional. As a former lawyer myself, I know a good lawyer when I see one.”

Charles Mechem, former LPGA Commmissioner