Business, Corporate
& Commercial Law
Lawyer
New York City – New York

Legal Services Provided by the Firm’s Business, Corporate and Commercial Law Attorney

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.

Here are some of the services provided by our business, corporate and commercial law attorney:

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 employment 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.