Whether you're preparing for the biggest transaction of your career or the next strategic step on your business plan, you need counsel that's ready to support your goals. At Stock Legal, we have built a culture of efficiency that allows us to lead transactions smoothly to a successful close.
While many firms do the occasional M&A transaction, Stock Legal has built dedicated teams that have deep experience with transactional work. The key difference? Our unwavering commitment to your vision for the transaction. This means digging in to understand your company, your goals, and your desired outcome, so that we can lead the deal through the lens of what is important to you.
It doesn’t matter whether your transaction is under a million dollars or three hundred million dollars - we know that this deal is the most important thing to you right now, and that’s how we treat it. Smaller transactions often represent years of dedication and hard work, while larger deals can define new futures. You deserve legal advisors who recognize the significance of your transaction, regardless of its scale.
For larger transactions, our multidisciplinary deal team brings experience in corporate governance, real estate, intellectual property, licensing, government, finance, and employment. This ensures that every aspect of your transaction is thoughtfully handled.
A lot of lawyers can draft documents and get you through closing, but quality representation goes beyond closing the transaction. Good legal counsel ensures the transaction aligns with your business needs and serves you well in your future endeavors. We work in a diverse range of industries and invest time to understand the specifics of your business. This deep understanding allows us to pinpoint negotiation points and deal provisions that support a successful transaction and achieve your goals.
Behind every business transaction are people with personal goals for themselves and their families. These goals drive the transaction. We set aside our own preconceptions, listen to you, and let your goals inform our approach to structuring and negotiating the deal.
Fixed fee work is based on experience and ability to drive a transaction through efficiency, and at Stock Legal, we have decades of experience leading M&A transactions. While we fixed fee primarily buy side “smaller” transactions, we are open to looking at sell side smaller transactions. Arrange a free consultation call with us to discuss the possibility of implementing fixed fees for your M&A transaction.
Choosing counsel for an M&A transaction is a big decision, so you want to be sure you have it right. Take a look at our blog for articles and commentary on a wide range of M&A topics. If you’re ready to get things moving, schedule an initial call to discuss your goals and any questions or concerns you have about the process.
Your relationship with your customers is the lifeblood of your company. While a handshake and a warm smile are important in building trust during the contracting process, well drafted legal documents are necessary to make sure your business is protected (just in case not everyone agrees on what that handshake meant . . . ) Watch to learn more about our Contracting package.
Hiring employees is one of the most critical activities of your start-up or emerging business. Several key documents can help make sure your business is protected when it comes to employees, including a confidentiality agreement, independent contractor agreement, and an employment agreement. Because all companies with employees - no matter their size or industry - need these basic legal documents, Stock Legal offers an Employment Package for a fixed fee. Watch to learn more about our Employment Package.
Companies like yours often find themselves in a position where they have to share information that is confidential to the company in order to do business—to engage with clients, to vet potential employees, or to investigate new business ventures, just to name a few. Having sound confidentiality agreements in place can be essential to protecting your ideas; strengthening relationships with customers, partners, and employees; and helping your business grow. That’s why Stock Legal offers a fixed fee for confidentiality agreements. Watch to learn more about our Confidentiality Agreement package.
If you’re starting a company with multiple owners, or members—whether those owners are individuals or other companies—you’re probably considering forming multi-member limited liability company (MMLLC). An MMLLC is an effective way to protect the personal assets of the members, which makes it a popular choice for start-ups and new small businesses. That’s why Stock Legal offers a fixed-fee package that includes the basic tools you need to form a MMLLC. Watch to learn more about our Multi-Member Limited Liability Company and Incentive package.
If you’re starting a company with only one owner, then forming a single-member limited liability company (SMLLC) may be the best way to go. But while having just one member simplifies some things from a legal perspective, you still want to make sure you have a all the key documents necessary to establish a solid legal foundation for your SMLLC, no matter what product or service you are offering. Stock Legal can help you make sure you get your business off on the right foot. Watch to learn more about our Missouri Single Member Limited Liability Company package.
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