Business Counseling & Corporate Transactions

Riddle & Butts provides general counsel and astute representation for corporate clients. Offering an array of business counseling and corporate transactions services, the expert team works with businesses of all sizes and scales across a range of industries and sectors. 

Our general counsel services are designed to assist business clients with all aspects of running their company, providing access to general advice, as well as expertise in specific practice areas, including strategic contracts and corporate governance. 

Business counseling

Our business counsel attorneys cover a broad spectrum of legal issues, providing general advice, assistance and recommendations in addition to specialist services linked to key practice areas. Acting as a general counsel, an attorney deals with day-to-day aspects of running the business, while also offering the expertise and experience to tackle more complex or specific issues. Riddle & Butts works as an outside general counsel to several businesses assisting with legal issues, development and growth, corporate transactions and business planning. 

At Riddle & Butts, we recognize that every client has unique needs and we provide tailored, personalized services based on the requirements of each business. If you’re looking for an attorney for business, we are confident we can provide effective solutions and strategies. 

Corporate transactions

Our experienced transactions attorneys provide advice and representation for businesses engaging in negotiations and corporate transactions to simplify processes, eliminate confusion, reduce the risk of disruptions and delays and maximize the chances of achieving objectives related to transactions, mergers and acquisitions. We provide a range of services designed to facilitate seamless transactions, while also prioritizing risk management. 

We can provide advice at every stage of the transaction process. From the early days of exploring options and weighing up offers to closing deals and getting them over the line, our team is on hand to help. 

Practice Areas

Our business counseling and corporate transaction services cover a diverse range of practice areas. In addition to general counsel for businesses, we have in-depth knowledge of:

Legal advice

Our team of talented, dedicated business attorneys has extensive experience in working with businesses across several sectors, providing advice and guidance to help organizations understand and navigate legal processes and commercial legal issues and achieve key business objectives. Our legal advice and counsel services cover everything from general matters and intellectual property to employment issues, litigation management and product marketing and advertising. If you need advice about any legal aspect of managing or growing your business, we are here to help. 

Strategic contracts

Whether you run a small business or a large-scale company, it’s critical to understand the importance of detailed, well-presented contracts and smooth, effective negotiations. The contracting process is often rushed by business owners or employees who don’t have the time or the expertise to compile thorough high-quality drafts. Poorly-presented and negotiated contracts can create gaps and leave businesses at risk of losing out. 

Hiring a business attorney is an effective way to enhance the contracting process and benefit from expert negotiating skills. Our team has the knowledge and experience to draft contracts, review and modify existing agreements and negotiate on your behalf. With our experts in your corner, you can free up time as well as enjoying peace of mind.

We work with clients to draw up tailored strategies based on the requirements of the business. We have experience in working on all types of strategic contracts, including:

• Direct sales
• Marketing
• Supply
• Services
• Stock and asset purchases
• Operating agreements

Corporate governance

Business success is heavily reliant on strong relationships between employers and their employees. Corporate governance plays an integral role in building relationships, maintaining compliance and enhancing brand image and reputation. The ties between the management team and the rest of the workforce set the tone for the culture and ethos of the brand and the way in which companies function. Our corporate governance services are designed to establish effective relationships, to implement policies and procedures designed to protect employers and employees and to improve performance. 

Our attorneys have extensive experience in working with management teams to plan and implement robust policies and guidelines to ensure compliance, create inclusive, diverse, safe workplaces and build a platform for employers and employees to excel. We can help businesses in the following areas:

• Code of ethics and conduct
• Conflicts of interest
• Compliance policies and procedures
• Training
• Board of Directors and shareholder relations, roles and responsibilities

How we can help your business

Many businesses seek legal advice when they have already encountered obstacles or hit a hurdle. We provide business counseling services that aim to prevent issues and minimize risks while also helping companies to achieve objectives and grow. Our general counsel services offer an array of benefits for businesses. It is hugely beneficial for companies to have highly-trained, skilled experts in their corner from the outset. 

In addition to general legal advice, we also specialize in practice areas, including corporate governance, strategic contracts and business transactions. Our team has experience in working with a diverse range of business clients and we understand the complexities and challenges our corporate clients face. We are here to advise, to take over the legwork and to help your business thrive. 

Providing tailored services lies at the heart of what we do. We recognize that every client is unique and we know that one-size-fits-all services do not cover all bases. We work with every client to provide tailored recommendations and expert advice based on the specific case and the needs of individual clients. From small firms seeking general business counsel to large companies looking to complete lucrative acquisitions, we are here for you. 

I’m looking for a business attorney: How can I find out more?

If you are looking for an attorney for business, don’t hesitate to get in touch. We can provide you with more information about the corporate counseling and transaction services we offer and discuss your requirements in more detail. Call us today or get in touch online to arrange a no-obligation consultation.