Business Law

Experienced counsel for your business


The business environment is ever changing. We understand that our clients need to be quick to adapt to change and even quicker to anticipate it. Whether it is the birth of a new business, a merger or acquisition, or the next stage in the life cycle of your business, we have the ability to guide and grow with your company.

Our Business Law Practice advises and represents a diverse, statewide clientele of business entities, municipalities, financial institutions and individuals. The practice provides counsel for all phases in the life of a business, including choice of entity, formation, finance, mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, taxation, government regulation, business disputes, ownership succession, dissolution, liquidation and bankruptcy.

We have significant experience assisting Canadian companies in establishing and conducting U.S. operations. We also have substantial experience assisting emerging technology companies as well as natural resource based clients in the aquaculture and timberland industries, among others.

Eaton Peabody’s Business Law practice provides legal services related to:

Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
Banking and Financial Institutions
Company Formation and Governance
General Commercial Transactions
Intellectual Property
International Trade
Mergers and Acquisitions
Nonprofit Organizations
Public Finance
Securities
Venture Capital Financing

Related professionals:

David M. Austin
Thomas M. Brown
Michael F. Hahn
Bruce B. Hochman
Gretchen L. Jones
John F. Loyd, Jr.
Allison Carrier Lucy
Daniel G. McKay
Melissa A. Pawloski
Jeffrey W. Spaulding
Dale L. Worthen
Matthew C. Worthen

Related practices and services:

Creditor and Debtor Rights
Cross Border Transactions
Tax

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