Business Law

Offering Effective Legal Guidance For Businesses

Francois Allen Attorneys offers comprehensive legal services in Business Law, guiding companies through the complexities of French and international business regulations. Whether you’re forming a new business, negotiating contracts, or seeking regulatory compliance advice, our firm provides strategic counsel to safeguard your interests. We work closely with businesses of all sizes, helping them navigate mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and more, with a strong focus on minimizing risks and maximizing growth opportunities.

Issues We Can Help With

We provide guidance with the following business matters:

• Business formation: Businesses can launch with a great idea, but it is best to make sure there is a solid foundation to help foster its success.
• Business purchases and sales: We represent buyers and sellers in matters relating to asset sales and stock sales.
• Dispute resolution: Plaintiff or defense litigation is sometimes necessary to resolve issues, but sometimes deals are made through mediation or negotiation.
• Commercial real estate: We represent buyers and sellers in real estate transactions as well as landlords and tenants in lease disputes.
• Contract drafting and negotiating: An experienced attorney can protect clients from costly mistakes or exposure to liability.
• Collections and creditors’ rights: We help with the collection of accounts receivable and judgments. We also provide creditor representation in bankruptcy.
• Business bankruptcy and debt workouts: Sometimes, a business needs to file bankruptcy or restructure to get it moving in the right direction.
• Succession planning and asset protection: A family business can stay in the family by employing a variety of plans or arrangements, often as a part of an owner’s estate plan.

Planning Ahead Makes Business Sense

Every business person needs to understand the principles running a healthy operation. Sometimes they can look after their best interests, but it is often best to consult a knowledgeable business lawyer early in the process to recognize small solvable issues that can potentially turn into major problems. This can be done through a general small-business review or any of the above services.