Corporate Law and Business Transactions

We are adept at handling all of our clients’ corporate needs, from the inception of a business, through the daily issues and disputes that may arise, and to the dissolution or transition of the business if necessary.

We excel at advising clients regarding the selection of the type of entity that best suits their needs, and handling all of the steps necessary for the actual creation of the entity.  Thereafter, we stick with our clients to advise them on routine corporate issues and any out of the ordinary events that might occur, such as expansion opportunities or potential disputes.

Under Louisiana law, fiduciary duties arise in almost all business relationships, and Louisiana law on this subject is quite complex.  Relationships of trust pervade in a wide variety of business contexts, and encompass those among officers, directors, partners, shareholders, and members.  The law regarding the nature of these duties and the circumstances under which they arise is particularly intricate, and we have experience in advising our clients regarding their fiduciary obligations and in litigating alleged breaches of these duties from the perspective of the plaintiff and of the defendant.

Our areas of expertise include:

• Corporate and Entity Formation and Structure/Day-to-day Corporate
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Officer & Director Liability
• Shareholder Litigation
• Contract Issues & Disputes
• Securities Matters
• Choice of Entity
• Corporate Governance
• Shareholder Rights
• Fiduciary Duties
• Operating and Buy-Sell Agreements
• General Counsel