Flores & Mihevc advises national, regional, and local businesses, including private equity firms, REITs, professional service firms, manufacturers, retailers, development companies, and other companies, their managers and owners, regarding business transactions, entity formation, governance, contracts, strategic transactions, and the purchase and sale of businesses.
Flores & Mihevc assists business owners and managers with structuring businesses for success and operational efficiency, drafting and negotiating key commercial agreements, and navigating day-to-day legal issues that arise in running a business. The firm structures and completes mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions, helping clients evaluate risk, enhance value, and make informed decisions throughout the life cycle of the business.
Flores & Mihevc is committed to an approach that emphasizes practical, business-minded solutions working in collaboration with business owners and managers.
Business Formation and Structure
- Advise owners, managers, and investors regarding the legal structure (LLC, corporation, partnership, etc.)
- Drafting and filing entity formation documents
- Complete bylaws, operating agreements, partnership agreements, subscription agreements, shareholder and buy-sell agreements, and other agreements governing the formation, management, and day-to-day operations of businesses
- Advise clients regarding the fiduciary responsibilities of board members, officers, members, managers, partners, investors, and other stakeholders in ongoing business operations
Contracts and Agreements
- Draft, review, negotiate, and complete a wide variety of contracts and agreements including statements of work, consulting services agreements, technology/SAAS contracts, loan documents, financing documents, leases, equipment and inventory contracts, employment/consulting agreements, licensing agreements, and other contracts, agreements, and issues owners encounter in the operation of their businesses
- Advise clients in the interpretation of contractual rights and responsibilities
- Advise clients regarding national, state, and local regulatory compliance matters
Mergers and Acquisitions
- Structure transactions for the purchase and sale of businesses
- Draft, negotiate, and complete assets purchase and stock purchase agreements
- Conduct due diligence investigations and address issues in collaboration with client representatives including manager, accountants, brokers, consultants, and lenders
- Close transactions for the purchase or sale of businesses
- Assisting with post-merger integration matters
Corporate Governance
- Advise boards of directors and executives regarding legal rights and responsibilities
- Assist clients to ensure compliance with internal policies and legal regulations related to day-to-day business operations
- Prepare board resolutions, shareholder/member resolutions, agreements and other documentation required to complete business transactions and loans
Risk Management and Litigation Support
- Identify legal risks and advise on mitigation strategies
- Manage/coordinate lawsuits with outside litigation attorneys
- Advise clients and handle dispute resolution and settlement negotiations
