What do you want for your business?
Our New York business lawyer can help.
You have a dream for your business.
You have the passion and drive to get there, but you know the legal requirements of running a business can be complex. You would like someone who can guide you through the maze that government regulators have built around us – a trusted business adviser who can help you handle the legal stuff, and walk together with you towards creating the business you envision.
Our business, corporate and commercial law firm serves the legal needs of entrepreneurs, startups and companies in all stages of growth, from our office in New York City, New York. Before founding our firm in 2015, James Hsui, our business attorney served as legal adviser in the largest international organization in the world, and has managed transactions with multinational technology corporations, global sport organizations, international organizations and foreign governments. When you work with our firm, you can rest assured you will receive direct legal counsel from a lawyer well versed in business, corporate and commercial law, committed to amplifying the vision and voice of your business.
How can we help you achieve your vision?
Hi! I’m James, principal business attorney at our New York City based law firm. In today’s complex legal environment, you have to deal with corporate governance, contracts, intellectual property and all manner of intricate and obscure business laws, while navigating through the minefields set by state and federal government regulators. There’s never enough time in a day to run a successful business. Let me deal with the legal minefields standing in your way so you can concentrate on building the business you want!
James Hsui
Principal attorney — business, corporate & commercial law
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Starting or restructuring a business?
We advise on the choice between a corporation, an LLC, a partnership or one of the professional entities a licensed practice must use, on forming in New York or in Delaware, and then handle the filings with the state authorities and the paperwork that follows.
Legal services for businesses, startups and founders
James Hsui, our business and corporate lawyer provides legal counsel and support to businesses and organizations, entrepreneurs, startups and visionaries in New York and internationally. He has advised on a wide range of legal matters including corporate law, contract law, copyright and trademark registration, corporate governance, cross-border transactions and operations, mergers and acquisitions, and transactions with foreign governments.
With extensive experience in international political affairs, and having worked with heads of state and dignitaries of the highest diplomatic rank, our business and corporate lawyer can be trusted to handle all legal matters with political savvy, discretion and diplomacy. All business, corporate and commercial law legal services are performed by or under the direct oversight of James Hsui, and you can take confidence in the firm’s commitment to the highest standards of integrity, competence and efficiency.
Formation of business legal entities
Counsel on the formation of business legal entities (corporations, limited liability companies, series limited liability companies, partnerships, professional service corporations and professional service limited liability companies). Advise on the advantages and disadvantages between forming a New York business entity and a Delaware business entity. Provide guidance on entity formation procedures and processes. Prepare charter for a corporation and limited liability company, and oversee filing of the charter with the appropriate government authority to formally establish the entity. Advise on the establishment and structuring of subsidiary and affiliated entities. Obtain employer identification number (tax identification number) for business entity.
Corporate governance
Prepare and review a company’s internal affairs documents, such as its corporate bylaws, shareholders agreements, founders’ agreements, limited liability company operating agreement or partnership agreement. Prepare and review suggested, mandatory and other policies, including the whistle-blower policy and document retention policy. Identification and management of risks and crises. Counsel on corporate governance policies, procedures and principles, including fiduciary duties. Advise on board structure and composition. Advise and implement anti-takeover mechanisms. Provide guidance on governance best practices.
Business licenses
Advise as to business licenses and permits necessary for businesses in relevant industries. Oversee process of obtaining necessary business licenses.
Business contracts and agreements
Prepare and counsel on contracts and other agreements. Negotiate contracts and other transactions. Advise on contracts and agreements under New York contract law. Counsel on enforceability of international contracts. Review contracts to address specific concerns, or to ensure that contract terms are in the best interests of the business.
Cross-border and international business activities
Prepare, review and counsel on contracts and memoranda of understanding with foreign businesses, foreign governmental entities, and international organizations. Negotiate international transactions with foreign and international parties. Advise on international treaties including the United Nations Convention on the Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards and the Convention on the International Sale of Goods. Counsel on international economic sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of Treasury and U.S. export controls, in relation to business activities and operations. Counsel on the foreign corrupt practices act.
Business intellectual property
Oversee registration of trademarks and copyright of the business. Advise on and support preservation of other forms of intellectual property, including trade secrets. Evaluate risks related to the use of intellectual property. Support enforcement of intellectual property rights. Counsel on international intellectual property treaties, including the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, and the Paris Convention on the Protection of Industrial Property. Prepare and review intellectual property assignment and transfer agreements.
Business fundraising
Counsel on legal compliance related to New York and Federal securities laws. Counsel on, review and prepare documents for investments such as private placement memoranda, stock purchase agreements and convertible notes. Advise on U.S. securities laws and other laws related to foreign investment and foreign ownership of companies.
Corporate secretarial services
Prepare, review and sanitize company’s minutes, records, consents and resolutions. Advise corporate secretary on secretarial duties. Support corporate secretary in overseeing procedures for valid notice and corporate action.
Outside general counsel
Serve as key lawyer and legal adviser for business in all appropriate transactions. Support definition and development of company policies and procedures. Provide continuing general counsel and guidance on legal risks, legal implications and legal aspects in all matters. Provide legal advice and guidance, and strategic counsel, to the board of directors, committees of the board and senior management, relating to the management and operations. Oversee the selection, retention, management and evaluation of all outside counsel.
Business reorganizations
Counsel on mergers, acquisitions and dissolutions of corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships, and advise on procedures and processes.
Let our New York business, corporate & commercial lawyer help you
A complimentary initial consultation of up to one hour with James Hsui, at our New York City law firm.
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New York LLC, PLLC and professional entity guides
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