Business Transactions
With over 40 years experience in business and commercial law, the attorneys at the Law Offices of Reuben S.F. Wong provide sound professional advice and effective, expert assistance in business entity formation, corporate governance, and the negotiation of contracts in all manner of business transactions.
Business Entity Formation
Hawaii law provides many different options for businesses wishing to incorporate within the state. For instance, companies may form corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), or limited liability partnerships (LLPs). Each corporate form offers its own unique set of advantages and disadvantages. For instance, a C-corporation offers a measure of protection against personal liability to the owners for acts of the corporation, but subjects the owners to double taxation. A partnership, on the other hand, offers distinct tax advantages over the corporate structure, but may leave the partners exposed to personal liability for acts of the business or other partners. Hybrid entities such as LLCs and LLPs offer the best of both worlds in many respects, but have their own limitations as well.
At the Law Offices of Reuben S.F. Wong, we advise clients on the different options and help them choose the structure that is right for them and best meets their needs. We prepare and file all the necessary instruments, including articles of incorporation, by-laws, and operating agreements, and make sure that all necessary documents are properly filed and registered with the state. We can continue to assist in corporate governance throughout the life of the company, making sure that required meetings are held and recorded and filed appropriately, or assisting with any corporate matters that arise.
Business Transactions
The legal assistance provided to businesses by the Law Offices of Reuben S.F. Wong extends beyond entity formation and corporate governance. Our firm assists businesses in the negotiating, drafting, and review of contracts across the spectrum of business services. Our lawyers have particular experience in complex real estate transactions, where multiple parties and high-levels of investment are involved. In any transaction, our goal is to help make the deal happen, while ensuring that the transaction is properly structured and any contracts and documents are properly worded, so that your rights and interests are protected in the event that a dispute or question of interpretation later arises.
We can help with everything from drafting templates for basic transactions to negotiating and developing complex, structured deals, including:
- Purchase or sale of property or equipment
- Leasing of property or equipment
- Rental and lease agreements
- Buy-sell agreements
- Employment contracts
- Sales contracts
- Vendor, supplier, and distribution agreements
Seek Experienced Legal Representation
Achieving your business goals requires the assistance of qualified, experienced business lawyers who can set the stage for your success through business entity formation, corporate governance, and representation in business transactions that focus on protecting your rights and interests while accomplishing your objectives. In Honolulu and throughout Hawaii, contact the Law Offices of Reuben S.F. Wong for professional advice and representation from a law firm with proven experience and results.
