Our firm boasts one of the largest full-service legal teams in the Chicago suburbs, equipped to handle a broad spectrum of corporate legal matters.
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Corporate Governance
We advise directors on effective board and committee structures, enhance board-management collaboration, and assist in developing an appropriate “tone at the top.” Our services include crafting employee engagement strategies to strengthen organizational risk culture, drafting codes of conduct, guiding whistle blowing and anti-retaliation protocols, implementing anti-discrimination policies, and preparing comprehensive employee handbooks.
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Corporate Litigation
Our team has successfully represented clients across nearly all areas of litigation, including cases in both state and federal courts. We are experienced in commercial litigation involving real estate, contracts, shareholder disputes, bankruptcy, foreclosures, business torts, catastrophic claims, employment matters, and product liability. Our attorneys also manage class action lawsuits, multi-jurisdictional litigation, administrative proceedings, and other complex disputes. We focus on both litigating efficiently and advising clients on how to prevent or resolve disputes outside of court, utilizing alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration to protect client interests and minimize exposure to unnecessary risks. Whether addressing high-stakes cases, complex financial disputes, or routine business conflicts, our seasoned litigators are prepared to advance your interests.
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Business Transaction Planning
We guide business owners in selecting optimal strategies for transitioning ownership, whether maintaining family succession, transferring to partners or employees, or selling to third parties. Our approach is client-centered; we work closely with you to define priorities and tailor solutions that achieve your goals.
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Economic Incentives
Our attorneys identify, negotiate, and secure economic incentives from federal, state, city, and county entities. We leverage our extensive government sector experience to procure specialized incentives for industries such as high-tech development, enterprise zones, green technologies, and workforce
advancement. Through rigorous analysis of all alternatives, we maximize financial benefits for our clients while fostering collaborative relationships with the community. Throughout each project, we maintain a client-centric focus, ensuring all options are vetted and the most advantageous incentive package is secured.
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Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
We routinely partner with middle-market companies and their stakeholders in executing critical transactions, including capital funding, partner buyouts, ownership transitions, acquisitions, and divestitures. Our services encompass acquisition strategy, due diligence, integration, joint ventures and alliances, and strategic divestitures. We enable our clients to seize growth opportunities, adapt to evolving markets, and sustain financial performance through careful analysis and execution of each transaction.
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Public-Private Partnerships
Public-private partnerships play a vital role in economic development initiatives. These collaborations help mitigate community risks, distribute responsibilities, and drive economic activity where it may not occur independently. We facilitate clear communication between government and private stakeholders, structure funding models, and develop consensus-driven financial plans. Our professionals expertly guide clients through feasibility studies, stakeholder engagement, and program implementation to maximize project impact.
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Real Estate
Our attorneys possess decades of experience assisting developers, businesses, and investors with a wide array of real estate matters. We provide counsel in structuring, developing, leasing, financing, and selling both single-purpose and mixed-use properties. Our firm delivers comprehensive transactional, environmental, land use, and dispute resolution services. With a proven track record in managing projects exceeding a billion dollars in aggregate value, we frequently assist clients in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, including environmental, historic preservation, aviation, agriculture, and zoning issues.
Additionally, we have significant expertise in forming sophisticated debt and equity partnerships, representing borrowers and lenders in transactions involving securitized financing, mezzanine loans, REITs, leveraged buyouts, and private capital raising. We offer support for real estate projects facing challenges, providing guidance in restructuring, bankruptcy, and workout planning. Our collaborative approach often involves innovative solutions such as new equity infusions, subordinated mortgage debt, and multi-party agreements, always with a focus on maximizing value and minimizing risk.
Our reputation is built on technical excellence, deep project experience, and a commitment to long-term client relationships. We invest time in understanding each client’s culture, objectives, and overall vision, collaborating closely to manage routine and complex issues that present risks and opportunities. Where needed, we coordinate with additional experts to ensure that every aspect of a client’s project is handled with the utmost professionalism.
Corporate Legal Services
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Comprehensive Corporate Legal Services
Our firm is proud to maintain one of the largest full-service legal teams in the Chicago suburbs, uniquely equipped to address a wide range of corporate legal matters for our clients. We deliver integrated solutions across the spectrum of corporate needs to help organizations thrive in today’s complex business environment.
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Corporate Governance
We provide expert guidance to directors and leadership teams on establishing effective board and committee structures, fostering productive collaboration between management and the board, and developing a strong organizational “tone at the top.” Our services further extend to creating and enhancing employee engagement strategies, which are essential for strengthening a robust risk culture within organizations. Our team is experienced in drafting comprehensive codes of conduct, advising on whistleblowing and anti-retaliation protocols, implementing anti-discrimination policies, and preparing employee handbooks that address the unique needs of each client’s workforce.
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Corporate Litigation
Our accomplished legal team has successfully represented clients across virtually every area of litigation, including both state and federal courts. We handle commercial litigation involving real estate, contractual disputes, shareholder disagreements, bankruptcy, foreclosures, business torts, catastrophic claims, employment matters, and product liability. Our attorneys are also adept at managing class action lawsuits, multi-jurisdictional litigation, administrative proceedings, and other complex disputes. We take pride in litigating efficiently while also advising clients on preventative measures and alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation and arbitration, to resolve conflicts outside of court. Whether managing high-stakes or routine business disputes, our seasoned litigators are prepared to advance and protect our clients’ interests.
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Business Transaction Planning
We guide business owners through selecting the most effective strategies for ownership transition, whether that means preserving family succession, transferring stakes to partners or employees, or facilitating sales to third parties. Our approach is inherently client-centered; we collaborate closely with each client to define their priorities and develop tailored solutions that align with their unique goals.
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Economic Incentives
Our attorneys are skilled in identifying, negotiating, and obtaining economic incentives from all levels of government—federal, state, city, and county. Drawing on extensive experience in the government sector, we are adept at securing specialized incentives for a variety of industries, including high-tech development, enterprise zones, green technologies, and workforce advancement. We conduct thorough analyses of all available alternatives to maximize financial benefits for our clients, while simultaneously fostering strong, collaborative relationships with the community. Throughout every project, we maintain a client-focused approach to vet all options and secure the most advantageous incentive package possible.
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Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
We routinely partner with middle-market companies and their stakeholders to execute critical transactions, such as capital funding, partner buyouts, ownership transitions, acquisitions, and divestitures. Our comprehensive M&A services include acquisition strategy development, due diligence, integration planning, joint ventures and alliances, and strategic divestitures. Through careful analysis and precise execution, we empower our clients to capture growth
opportunities, adapt to evolving markets, and sustain long-term financial performance.
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Public-Private Partnerships
Public-private partnerships are integral to driving economic development initiatives. Our firm facilitates effective collaboration between government and private sector stakeholders, structures innovative funding models, and develops consensus-driven financial plans. We guide clients through feasibility studies, stakeholder engagement, and program implementation to ensure that projects maximize their positive impact on the community. These efforts help
mitigate risks, distribute responsibilities, and stimulate economic activity in areas where it might not occur independently.
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Real Estate
Our attorneys have decades of experience assisting developers, businesses, and investors with a broad array of real estate matters. We provide counsel on structuring, developing, leasing,financing, and selling both single-purpose and mixed-use properties. Our services encompass transactional, environmental, land use, and dispute resolution needs. With a proven history of managing projects exceeding a billion dollars in aggregate value, we frequently help clients navigate complex regulatory matters, including environmental compliance, historic preservation, aviation, agriculture, and zoning issues.
We also have considerable expertise in forming sophisticated debt and equity partnerships, representing both borrowers and lenders in transactions involving securitized financing, mezzanine loans, REITs, leveraged buyouts, and private capital raising. Our support extends to real estate projects facing financial challenges, where we advise on restructuring, bankruptcy, and workout planning. Through collaboration and innovative solutions—such as new equity infusions, subordinated mortgage debt, and multi-party agreements—we remain focused on maximizing value and minimizing risk for our clients.
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Client Commitment
Our reputation is built on technical excellence, deep project experience, and unwavering commitment to long-term client relationships. We dedicate time to understanding each client’s culture, objectives, and vision, collaborating closely to address routine and complex issues that may pose risks or create opportunities. When necessary, we coordinate with additional experts to ensure every aspect of a client’s project is managed with the utmost professionalism and care.