Corporate and Commercial Law- RA FLEMING LAW
Fleming, a corporate attorney in Puerto Rico, provides strategic counsel and comprehensive legal services including robust litigation support for businesses navigating internal structuring, governance, and a wide range of external contractual, commercial, and transactional matters across diverse industries. This includes expert negotiation, analysis, and drafting of diverse business agreements and contracts, empowering clients to utilize these instruments effectively to achieve their objectives.
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Commercial Contracts and Transactions
As a corporate attorney in Puerto Rico we handle a wide array of typical business transactions and contracts, such as bills of sale, asset purchase agreements, sales agreements, franchising (franchisor/franchisee), franchise disclosure documents (FDD), transportation, supply, and distribution agreements, as well as matters related to the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (PMPA), Law/Act 75 “Puerto Rico Dealers’ Act”) and Act 21. Our expertise extends to personal guarantees, sales agent agreements, real estate leases, licensing, arbitration clauses, trade secrets, Puerto Rico Trademark Law non-compete agreements, letters of intent, joint ventures, NDAs, MOUs, term sheets, independent contractor, employment, and professional services agreements. We also provide support for strategic partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, compliance, regulatory advisory, and dispute resolution, serving clients across various industries including, healthcare, hospitality, finance, energy, manufacturing, non-profit and retail.
Private Corporation Governance
Establishing a strong foundation for your small business is crucial for long-term success and suststainability. Fleming provides comprehensive legal services to address the unique governance needs of small businesses in Puerto Rico, including:
- Entity Formation and Structure: Guiding you through the selection of the most appropriate legal structure (e.g., LLC, Corporation, Partnership) based on your liability considerations, tax implications, and business goals.
- Operating Agreements and Bylaws: Drafting clear and comprehensive operating agreements (for LLCs) and bylaws (for corporations) that outline ownership rights, responsibilities, decision-making processes, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
- Founder Agreements: Establishing clear agreements among co-founders regarding equity, roles, responsibilities, intellectual property ownership, and exit strategies to prevent future conflicts.
- Board Governance and Advisory: Providing counsel on the duties and responsibilities of directors and officers, ensuring compliance with corporate governance best practices.
- Succession Planning: Assisting business owners in developing strategies for the future transfer of ownership and management to ensure business continuity.
Startups
Understanding the budgetary constraints common to startups, we offer flexible fee arrangements and cost-effective legal counsel to help entrepreneurs address their legal needs from the outset, allowing them to focus on building and expanding their businesses. Our comprehensive support for business formation and strategy encompasses essential areas such as leasing,, choosing the right business structure, incorporation processes, drafting shareholder agreements, bylaws, and LLC operating agreements, as well as guiding asset acquisitions and franchising opportunities.
We also offer as a corporate attorney in Puerto Rico strategic assistance in refining business plans and models, advising on the most suitable entity type for your venture, and ensuring all critical documentation is meticulously prepared and filed. This includes governance documents, shareholder and employment agreements, and addressing confidentiality and non-compete concerns. My aim is to lay a solid legal foundation for your startup, ensuring its resilience and scalability in a competitive marketplace.
Startup Legal Services Include:
- Business Formation: Guidance on selecting the right entity type (LLC, Corporation, etc.).
- Intellectual Property Protection: Safeguarding trademarks, trade secrets, and proprietary information.
- Contract Drafting: Creating agreements that protect your interests and foster growth.
- Strategic Advisory: Helping you navigate the legal complexities of scaling your business
Why Choose Fleming as a Corporate Attorney for Corporate and Commercial Law Services?
- Proven Track Record: Years of experience serving businesses in Puerto Rico across diverse industries, providing effective and results-oriented legal solutions.
- Local Expertise: Deep understanding of Puerto Rico’s legal framework, including Act 75, Act 21, and other local regulations, ensuring counsel that is both legally sound and commercially practical.
- Tailored Solutions: Meticulously designed contracts and agreements that address your specific business objectives, industry nuances, and risk tolerance, rather than generic templates.
- Proactive and Strategic Approach: Going beyond drafting documents to provide strategic advisory, empowering you with a thorough understanding of your legal obligations and rights to operate proactively and mitigate potential disputes.
- End-to-End Legal Support: Offering holistic legal solutions from initial business structuring and governance to navigating complex transactions, ensuring compliance, and resolving disputes, acting as a trusted partner throughout your business lifecycle.
- Business-Savvy Counsel: Leveraging firsthand business experience and MBA training to develop legal strategies that are not only sound but also practical, commercially viable, and aligned with your overall business vision and growth goals.
- Strategic Transaction Management: Guiding businesses through complex transactions with meticulous due diligence, strategic advisory, and expert negotiation, identifying potential risks and opportunities to ensure informed decision-making and successful outcomes.
- Comprehensive Transactional Support: Expertly handling a wide range of commercial transactions, including business asset and stock transfers, joint venture agreements, commercial real estate leases, and intellectual property licensing, ensuring your interests are protected and your business objectives are met.
- Compliance and Risk Mitigation: Employing a proactive approach to ensure that your contracts and business operations consistently adhere to the latest legal standards and regulatory requirements, minimizing the risk of future legal challenges and fostering sustainable growth.
- Robust Dispute Resolution and Litigation Support: Providing robust defense and effective resolution strategies when disputes arise, advocating fiercely for your interests and working diligently to protect your business at every stage of conflict.
- Commitment to Excellence: Dedicated to ensuring your business operates with the highest standards of integrity, compliance, and resilience in a dynamic commercial environment.