Corporate Legal Departments
Our attorneys negotiate and draft contracts, perform due diligence, handle routine transactions, assist with periodic regulatory filings and handle all aspects of our clients’ litigation dockets. If specialized outside counsel is needed, Manning Sossamon can manage these services and/or complete certain components of the matter to pare down costs.
Emerging Companies
Manning Sossamon provides a unique service that redefines the traditional law firm relationship — we serve as virtual, scalable, in-house general counsel for companies who are not yet ready to bring on a full time legal employee. Our industry expertise includes computer technology, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, commercial and residential real estate, telecommunications, insurance, banking, software development, retail, IT support services, construction, architecture, securities, and common carriers.
Corporate and Commercial Services
Business Operations
Manning Sossamon works in close partnership with our clients to understand their business objectives and to tailor nuanced and intelligent representation, specific to their needs. Our attorneys provide expert guidance on every aspect of business operations including acquisitions of stock or assets, corporate financing arrangements, commercial contracts, employment arrangements, corporate governance, intellectual property protection, federal and state regulatory compliance, executive compensation, and shareholder/employee equity arrangements.
Commercial Contracts
Our attorneys draft and negotiate contracts that intelligently manage risk, control costs, and ensure quality. Our expertise includes:
- Professional service agreements
- Technology transfer and management
- Procurement agreements
- Licensing
- Joint ventures
- Loans and financing
- Construction contracts
- Entity and shareholder arrangements
- Outsourcing
- Operating agreements
- Confidentiality agreements
- Leases
- Employment contracts
- Hotel and meeting agreements
Contracts Management
We combine significant experience in corporate contracts management with a depth and breadth of substantive knowledge across a wide range of industries — resulting in an impeccably managed contracts outsourcing solution. Our services include risk and efficiency analysis, process recommendations, and custom solutions.
Corporate Governance and Compliance
Attorneys at Manning Sossamon craft and negotiate governing arrangements (including bylaws, operating agreements, shareholder, and buy-sell arrangements); create internal operating policies and procedures; analyze regulatory requirements; prepare periodic and routine filings; support meetings of shareholders and boards of directors; and advise on questions of internal policies and practice.
Litigation Services
Dispute Avoidance and Resolution
Our highly skilled trial and appellate attorneys vigorously pursue and win sophisticated disputes across many different industries and jurisdictions, regardless of the matter’s size or complexity. We first develop strategies to avoid costly disputes. When a dispute does arise, we carefully consider all available options to avoid formal litigation. Where appropriate, we aggressively pursue resolution in the courtroom. Manning Sossamon handles every phase of a dispute whether it be mediation, arbitration and/or formal litigation.
Legal Risk Management Services
As with any other business risk or decision, legal risks should be quantitatively evaluated and managed. Our experts evaluate existing legal risk management procedures and policies and, where appropriate, implement cost-effective preventive measures.
Litigation Administration Services
Manning Sossamon alleviates the burden of managing litigation by providing comprehensive litigation administration services. Our attorneys oversee the activities of outside counsel, manage discovery, integrate participation from relevant business units, and provide all other litigation support.
Discovery, Document Review and Litigation Support
Legal process services can account for up to 70% of the cost of a given dispute and offshore litigation support services present confidentiality and quality concerns. Manning Sossamon conducts discovery, e-discovery, document review, and other litigation support services, with a team of U.S. attorneys which is expertly managed by our experienced senior counsel.