We represent businesses in all phases and all aspects of state and federal courts, from pre-litigation investigation and planning, through discovery & motions, trial, and appeal, including participation in mediation, arbitration, and other alternative dispute proceedings. We are especially adept at developing effective and efficient litigation strategies for both prosecuting and defending complex and challenging legal claims.

We counsel clients in the formation of partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies, together with the resolution of corporate governance disputes, and the negotiation and drafting of most agreements common in the medium-to-large-business context, from LOIs and NDAs in technology-based and other complex matters, to joint-venture agreements in multiparty financing, manufacturing, marketing, and real estate development projects.

Our immigration group provides companies with creative advice on worker and investor visas, the immigration consequence of changes to corporate structure, and immigration compliance best practices.

We advise clients facing complex issues that require sophisticated and creative solutions to navigate risks and maximize opportunities in the global goods and services trade. Our team features experienced practitioners with extensive experience in international trade litigation and policy matters. Through a collaborative approach to problem-solving, we leverage our global resources to advise corporations, governments, trade associations, and nongovernmental organizations on the full range of legal issues encompassing international trade regulation and disputes. We work with our clients as trusted advisors to develop innovative strategies that efficiently address business realities in the rapidly evolving international trade arena.

We represent beneficiaries and fiduciaries in courts throughout California providing knowledgeable, experienced advice on the law and unique procedures that apply to probate and trust disputes. That work includes advising heirs and fiduciaries in contests over the validity of wills and trusts. We counsel fiduciaries and heirs when serious questions arise about mismanagement, self-dealing, or suspect accountings. Heirs and fiduciaries are also advised in disputes to recover property outside an estate or trust.

We advise privately-held companies on a wide array of M&A transactions involving both national and international clients, in sectors as diverse as healthcare, life sciences, entertainment, and manufacturing. Our approach supports the client’s goals in a responsive, cost-effective manner, leveraging the client’s business expertise to drive efficiency.

We work with employers to create policies and procedures which promote positive employee relations and limit disputes. When complaints do arise, we work with employers to implement strategies to effect positive solutions that maximize results and minimize costs. Whether we are counseling on legal compliance or litigating a complex case, we help employers achieve their business goals and promote an issue-free work environment.