Corporate & Transactions

We guide debtors, creditors, and stakeholders through restructurings, workouts, and bankruptcy proceedings with precision and pragmatism. From Chapter 11 reorganizations to Section 363 distressed asset sales to debtor litigation, we help clients preserve value and emerge stronger. Our team crafts creative solutions to stabilize operations, generate opportunities, and protect your bottom line in the face of insolvency-related risks and financing challenges.

From entity selection to board governance to day-to-day contracting, we guide clients through the foundational legal aspects of running a business. Our work ensures legal compliance, protects assets, and supports operational goals at every stage of growth.

We provide regulatory and transactional counsel to clients operating in the evolving cannabis sector. Our team helps businesses navigate licensing, compliance, financing, and commercial agreements to support sustainable growth in a complex legal landscape.

We represent borrowers, lenders, and financial institutions in a full range of financing transactions, including secured and unsecured lending, asset-based lending, private lending, real estate finance, and cross-border deals. Our approach blends market insight with strong execution to support liquidity and growth.

We advise clients on data protection, privacy compliance, AI governance, and cybersecurity obligations. Our team helps design policies, respond to breaches, and build frameworks that meet federal, state, and cross-border requirements. Dedicated resources address emerging issues such as the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and data breach response.

Our attorneys conduct comprehensive legal and regulatory reviews for corporate transactions, financings, and vendor arrangements. We identify risks, uncover opportunities, and provide clear guidance to help clients make informed business decisions.

We structure and manage ESOPs to support succession planning and employee ownership. Our multidisciplinary team advises on ERISA and tax compliance, fiduciary responsibilities, and the practical realities of implementation.

We counsel employers, executives, and investors on U.S. immigration strategies that support workforce planning and cross-border operations. Our services include visa petitions, employment-based green cards, and compliance programs.

We represent insurers, MGAs, brokers, and reinsurers in corporate transactions, licensing, restructurings, and regulatory matters. Our experience includes navigating multistate requirements and handling Form A filings in connection with acquisitions and reorganizations.

We help businesses protect and leverage intellectual property across industries. Our team provides strategic counsel on patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, and litigates disputes ranging from infringement claims to unfair competition and false advertising.

We guide buyers, sellers, and investors through the full lifecycle of M&A transactions, from due diligence and structuring to negotiation and post-closing integration. Our goal is to ensure that each deal aligns with strategic objectives and minimizes risk.

We advise business owners, executives, families, and fiduciaries on estate planning, trust administration, charitable giving, and wealth preservation. Our approach integrates corporate, tax, and regulatory insight to protect assets and ensure generational continuity.

We counsel funds, sponsors, and portfolio companies on fund formation, acquisitions, joint ventures, and exits. With a focus on middle-market deals, we provide practical advice that balances compliance with competitive execution.

Our team handles all aspects of real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and development. We work with commercial, industrial, and residential projects, providing practical, results-oriented counsel.

We advise public and private companies on securities offerings, private placements, equity plans, and regulatory filings. Our attorneys help clients meet ongoing compliance obligations under federal and state law.

We provide sophisticated counsel for individuals, businesses, and tax-exempt entities on federal, state, and international tax matters – from planning and compliance to controversy resolution. With 360-degree experience structuring deals and navigating financing, we keep you compliant and competitive, blending legal, business, and accounting insights into optimal outcomes.

We help individuals, families, and fiduciaries with estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters. Our approach is tailored, discreet, and designed to protect assets and preserve legacies.

We negotiate and manage third-party vendor contracts across industries, with particular experience in financial services. Our attorneys help clients ensure regulatory compliance with OCC, FDIC, CFPB, and state-level requirements while securing favorable contract terms and managing risk.