Corporate

PRACTICE GROUP

PRACTICE GROUP

CORPORATE

Our Corporate Law team brings a wealth of experience to assist our clients with the laws governing formation and operation of business entities, as well as the rights and obligations of managers and owners – everything from securities laws and negotiated acquisitions to succession plans and all other related matters.

Business Formation

Shareholder and Operating Agreements

Equity Offerings and Incentive Arrangements

M&A Activities and more

Understanding your business / serving your needs

Our team handles a broad array of matters in the following areas:

Business Formation & Succession Planning
Commercial Contracts
Communication & Broadcasting
Distressed Assets
List Item Education Law
Franchises & Distribution
Governance
International Contracts

Mergers & Acquisitions
Non-Profit, Charitable & Religious Institutions
Private Companies
Securities & Venture Capital
Start Ups
Taxation
Commercial Finance

Contact us today to discuss your specific needs

Our successful representations include:

Led clients through mergers and acquisitions of all sizes, including the sale of numerous high growth technology-based businesses, the sale of a national chain of retail outlet centers, the acquisition of medical technology companies and automotive products manufacturers.
Supported capital raising transactions including angel and venture capital investments, securities financings, loans and strategic investments.
Assisted clients in structuring and restructuring their businesses, including preparing cross-purchase agreements among business owners, and assisting in planning for an orderly diversification or transfer of ownership among family members or employees.
Worked with the sponsor and investors in a telecommunications company to design and implement corporate governance structures that maintain centralized management while incorporating appropriate input from shareholders on board nominations, elections and composition.
Primary counsel to State of New Hampshire’s community economic development authority.
Regularly advise corporate clients on the design, drafting and implementation of equity incentive plans for employees and advisers, including stock option, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights and stock purchase plans and associated repurchase option arrangements. In doing so, Sheehan Phinney lawyers plan around tax, corporate governance and share ownership considerations.

Practice Chair

Mark J. Ventola

"From the simple to the most complex, our team of talented corporate attorneys brings decades of experience to the table in providing guidance that is accurate, practical and timely to help business owners, boards of directors, entrepreneurs and executives navigate the complexities of establishing, funding, operating and maintaining their businesses."