Choice of Business Form

Clients are assisted in selecting and organizing the type of U.S. business entity appropriate for their needs (e.g. corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies etc.). In the case of foreign-owned businesses, the possibilities are discussed with clients and their foreign advisors from the standpoint of liability, management, transferability of interests and taxation etc. In doing so, the firm reviews a client's worldwide legal structure in order to achieve a U.S. structure which is consistent with business and tax objectives. Once the review has been performed and the entities formed, Sherwood Law can handle all aspects of "corporate housekeeping".

Contracts

Assistance is available in negotiating and drafting contracts of all types including: confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements; acquisition agreements for the purchase of businesses; distribution, sales and agency contracts; employment agreements for key executives; joint venture agreements; services agreements; cost sharing agreements; contract service agreements; loan agreements etc.

Real Estate Transactions/Banking and Secured Transactions

A full-range of real estate related services are available, including assistance with: investing in commercial and residential properties, commercial or residential leases and sublease agreements and the purchase or sale of residential premises.

The interests of corporate clients are also represented in financing and banking transactions, including the full scope of short-term bridge loans to multi-million dollar secured transactions.

Intellectual Property

Protection of trademarks, service marks and other intellectual property is a very important aspect of doing business in the U.S., as well as elsewhere. Our clients are assisted in registering their marks and in processing their registration applications.