O'Side Law represents clients throughout the lifecycle of their businesses.  Every business requires carefully drafted agreements and contracts for every type of interaction, whether vendor, employee, subcontractor, partner or other entity.  Properly prepared agreements provide protection from financial risks and potential liabilities, both known and unanticipated.  We also understand that each company is unique.  As such, we listen to our clients' goals for their business and counsel them accordingly.   

The various types of agreements that must be in place are dependent upon the activities of the individual company or business.  Our diverse and practical experience spans the spectrum of business agreements, a sampling of which has included:

• Buy/Sell Agreements
• Purchase and Sale Agreements
• Merger/Reorganization Agreements
• Vendor Contracts
• Partnership Agreements
• Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Non-Compete Agreements
• Real Estate Purchase Agreements and Leases
• Services Agreements
• Licensing Agreements
• Franchise Agreements
• Independent Contractor Agreements
• Confidentiality Agreements

O'Side Law represents buyers and sellers of companies on their merger and acquisition activities.  Our clients range from entrepreneurs and family owned businesses to equity sponsors and corporations.  We represents clients in:

• Buying and selling private companies through stock or asset acquisitions, recapitalizations and other transaction structures
• Purchase and sale of distressed companies, both in and out of bankruptcy
• Spin offs requiring expertise with respect to the payment of dividends, board of directors responsibilities, tax considerations and the like

We have executed transactions across a diverse range of industries including surf/action sports, real estate, retail, food and beverage, and financial services, amongst others.  As part of our service, we assist in developing a due diligence strategy which focuses on the key value drivers for the business, as well as clearly defines the due diligence functions performed by all of the deal participants. 

Obviously, it is our goal to protect our client's legal interests in connection with a transaction. However, it is also our goal to facilitate our client's fundamental business interest of getting the deal done by providing pragmatic legal advice.

O'Side Law has advised clients with respect to a broad range of transactions involving various types of "business partnering" arrangements. We have expertise in structuring and negotiating joint ventures and strategic alliances (whether a start-up company, a privately held business, or other form of joint enterprise) for resource and product acquisition, distribution, development, infrastructure development, market penetration and risk sharing purposes.  We advise on all related ancillary agreements, such as marketing, distribution, license and supply agreements.

Rather than simply serving as legal advisors, we approach these projects with business acumen and a pragmatic mindset.  Our experience in the formation, operation, dispute resolution and potential liquidation of the enterprise, allows us to close these transactions efficiently and economically.

O'Side Law advises our clients with regard to all issues related to corporate formation, including issues of taxation, liability and financing.  We ensure our clients understand the potential benefits and drawbacks to any entity choice empowering them to make an informed decision about what is best decision for the business.

We assist our clients in the creation of any of the following:

• C corporations
• S corporations
• Professional corporations (PC)
• Limited liability companies (LLC)
• Limited liability partnerships (LLP)
• Partnerships
• Limited partnerships (LP)
• Family limited partnerships (FLP)
• Joint ventures
• Merger and acquisitions
• Business succession
• Sole proprietorships

Upon selection of the appropriate business entity, we assist with all aspects of incorporation, including drafting and reviewing documents involved in the organization and structuring of the business, which may include the following amongst other documents:

• Articles of incorporation
• Bylaws
• Operating agreements
• Employment agreements and policies
• Shareholder agreements