Sher & Blackwell regularly
represents clients on a variety of corporate, transactional and joint venture activities,
primarily in the transportation (maritime, aviation, logistics), offshore energy,
fisheries and travel industries. A key advantage we offer is our
substantive knowledge of the industries with which we work.
In this practice area, our attorneys have advised clients on
all aspects of corporate and transactional activity, including:
- corporate and partnership formation and structure
- drafting corporate, joint venture and other organizational
documents
- antitrust advice and governmental filings (e.g.,
Hart-Scott-Rodino filings, foreign competition law requirements)
- due diligence process
- joint venture operating agreements
- merger and acquisition agreements
- non-compete agreements
- financing and securitization documents
- business alliances
- employment agreements
- U.S. immigration requirements for foreign employees
- outsourcing and information systems contracts
Many of the transactions handled by the firm have an
international component. The firm has relationships with law firms worldwide and is well
experienced in managing multinational projects. Members of the firm are also familiar with
foreign corporate and competition law requirements and procedures.
Recent projects of the firm’s corporate and
transactional practice have included:
- the merger of publicly held multinational companies
- establishment of numerous international joint ventures and
operating alliances
- acquisitions of U.S. companies by foreign companies
- project financing in the maritime, offshore energy and
aviation industries
- startups of companies in the maritime,
aviation, and logistics industries
A particular area of expertise of the firm involves various
U.S. government requirements pertaining to the citizenship of owners or operators of
vessels and airplanes. The firm has regularly advised U.S. and foreign clients on these
requirements in the context of corporate transactions and joint venture formation.
Corporate
& Transactional