It would be wonderful if every deal could be concluded with a simple handshake.  But the reality of the world in which we do business requires attention to formality and detail.  Stock and Leader's Business Practice Group has assisted businesses, large and small, in structuring and consummation of successful business transactions.  We have represented sellers and buyers in the sale of multi-million dollar companies, structured intricate mergers and acquisitions, settled complex loan transactions, and guided business owners through the disposition of assets and final liquidation and dissolution of business entities.  As well, we have counseled young entrepreneurs in the foundation and growth of their businesses from the earliest stages, helped professionals transition their client base or practice to a successor, and guided the small business through the challenges of difficult economic times. 

Our Business attorneys are versed in tax matters, employment laws, financial and accounting concerns, regulatory restrictions, and intellectual property issues that might impact any transaction.  Our experienced counsel can guide your business in any transaction - turning your entrepreneurial concept into business reality, growing your business through acquisition and expansion, maximizing your return on a sale of the business and assuring a prompt and final dissolution of your business entity when it has served its useful life.

• Sales or purchases of assets
• Sales or purchases of stock or partnership or membership interests
• Confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements
• Letters of intent
• Due diligence in business transactions
• Mergers, reorganizations or divisions - tax-deferred or taxable
• Equity investor financing
• Venture capital financing
• Liquidation and dissolution of entities
• Successor liability