Commercial & Transactional Law
With over 25 years of experience advising clients in corporate and commercial transactions, Brock Clay attorneys have the breadth of experience and expertise to handle complicated business transactions efficiently and effectively for our clients, while providing a personal level of service and attention not found at larger law firms.  Further, Brock Clay attorneys have substantial experience in advising and working with corporate officers and directors to manage and resolve complex corporate governance and ethical issues.  We enjoy working closely with individuals and businesses, as outside legal counsel, to find comprehensive solutions for protecting, growing and transferring wealth.

Our attorneys are business lawyers first and foremost and, as such, they are experienced in working with individuals and businesses to choose the best entity and tax structure for their new business and in providing practical legal advice and solutions for implementing business plans, from financing alternatives to tax planning.  We also believe it is important for our senior attorneys to have real world experience; so you will find Brock Clay’s attorneys sitting on corporate boards, advising political campaigns and serving as business and civic leaders in the community.

Brock Clay attorneys have substantive experience providing comprehensive legal solutions and advice regarding:

• Asset Protection
• Entity Selection and Formation
• Corporate Governance and Compliance
• Corporate Reorganizations
• Employee Benefits/Executive Counseling
• Employee Agreements
• Risk Management
• Tax Planning

Brock Clay attorneys have substantial experience in advising, negotiating and structuring commercial transactions, including:

• Commercial Agreements
• Government & Construction Contracts
• Financing Agreements
• Mergers, Acquisitions and Sales of Businesses
• Operations, Maintenance and Management Agreements
• Partnerships & Joint Venture Agreements
• Performing Due Diligence Review and Drafting Transaction Documents
• Physician Agreements
• Private Equity & Venture Capital
• Product and Service Supply Agreements
• Shareholder Agreements and Buy-Sell Agreements

In today’s information age, businesses must protect their proprietary information, trade secrets and intellectual property. Brock Clay’s attorneys draft and negotiate computer hardware and software licensing agreements, in addition to intellectual property licensing agreements and trademark filings.

When our clients need outside capital to grow and expand their business, we assist those clients throughout the fundraising process, from determining the best use and source of funds through the closing of the financing and execution of the business plan.  Among the important legal issues involved in obtaining outside financing are:

• Whether to seek debt or equity financing
• Compliance with Federal and State security laws
• Investor group disclosures
• Soliciting investors/financiers for funds
• Creating equity incentive plans to attract, keep and reward key employees

Whatever the corporate or transactional needs,  Brock Clay has the experience, talent and focus to assist you in reaching and exceeding your goals.  We welcome the opportunity to discuss your legal needs and our philosophy for delivering exceptional legal and personal service to our clients.