Corporate Law

Today’s legal, regulatory, and financial environment presents businesses a complex interaction of risks and opportunities. Rapid technologies advancements and the rise of e-commerce bring global markets to every business’ doorstep. However, expanded governmental regulations, rapid changes to state business and tax laws, and the interconnectedness of global markets each pose new challenges to corporate governance and operations.

Cokinos, Bosien & Young attorneys recognize these shifting challenges, and appreciate the importance to clients in reaching the opportunities lying beyond those obstacles. Our lawyers bring a personal approach to corporate law, emphasizing an understanding of the individual entrepreneur or company’s needs and providing comprehensive counsel. Our services include:

• Forming business entities, including assisting clients in the crucial tasks of selecting the proper form and management provisions;
• Guiding clients through acquisitions, divestitures, and mergers – from initial negotiations through closing;
• Advising on, negotiating, and drafting documents for corporate internal operations, financing, and external transactions; and
• Resolving governance disputes for all types of business entities.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Cokinos, Bosien & Young attorneys steer clients of all sizes through the merger, acquisition, and divestiture process, bringing creativity and focus to every matter. Our attorneys’ experience spans from representing global companies engaged in multi-million dollar transactions to counseling small or mid-size businesses seeking to expand their market presence. Our attorneys assist clients in all phases of:

• Asset and equity acquisitions and sales, including associated regulatory filings
• Venture financing and agreements;
• Reorganizations and reformations;
• Initial Public Offerings; and
• Complex funding arrangements, including leveraged transactions and mezzanine financing.

Formation and Governance

Cokinos, Bosien & Young attorneys believe prudent decisions during corporate formation prevent extensive disputes later. We counsel the majority of our clients beyond any initial transaction or dispute, and rely on this experience to address current matters with an awareness of the client’s future growth and expansion plans, or sale to investors. Cokinos, Bosien & Young believes in bringing a panoramic yet cost-effective approach to formation and governance questions, especially for the small- and mid-sized businesses that need such advice most.

Cokinos, Bosien & Young attorneys are AV-rated, involved in local and national business organizations, offer market acumen in addition to legal analysis, and bring over 25 years experience to advising our corporate clients.

Recent Publications

The Future of Contractual Indemnity in Texas
Stephanie L. O'Rourke

Exclusions Redux: Construction Defect Insurance Coverage in 2009
Patrick J. Wielinski