Corporate law

Corporate law is a legal practice that regulates corporate legal relations related to the creation, operation and liquidation of business entities.

Corporate legal relations are a large field that covers issues of management, conclusion of contracts, compliance with tax legislation and interaction with participants of the enterprise.

How is a consultation on corporate law conducted?

Depending on the client’s request, the optimal consultation option is first discussed. It can be conducted in the format of a face-to-face meeting, online consultation, or provided in writing, which outlines ways to resolve a specific situation.

Different requests require an individual approach. Usually, during the consultation, all documents are studied, the client’s wishes are considered, and a further strategy of action is adopted. For example, if it is a question of creating a business, the lawyer helps to choose the appropriate organizational and legal form, explains the requirements of the law, and prepares all the necessary documents.

Special attention is paid to the peculiarities of considering cases in corporate disputes. During the consultation, the client receives recommendations on conflict resolution. Moreover, the emphasis is always on finding a pre-trial solution. Trial is used as a last resort, and this is handled by a corporate disputes lawyer.

What documents should a client provide to receive advice on corporate legal relations?

As soon as a request is received from a client, the lawyers of the company “DE-JURE” already understand the main list of documents that will be required. But there is no universal list of documents for regulating corporate legal relations or resolving corporate dispute cases. An indicative list of documents for different situations:

• establishment of a company. To establish a company, passport data and identification codes of the founders are required. You will also need a questionnaire with information about the name of the future company, the planned type of activity and other data necessary to determine the key elements of the future enterprise or company. The questionnaire is issued by a lawyer during the consultation. Additionally, licenses may be required to carry out certain types of activities;
• corporate disputes. To resolve disputes in court, correspondence, contracts or other documents related to the disputed situation may be required. A corporate disputes lawyer analyzes the materials provided to determine the features and strategy for considering a specific case;
• changes in the LLC register. The enterprise’s Unified State Register of Economic Activities (EDRPOU) code, the charter or its latest revision, information about planned changes (name, address, composition of founders, management bodies and other data depending on the client’s request);
• sale of a share in the company. Charter and corporate agreement (if available), passport data of the buyer of the share, documents confirming the notification of other participants about the sale (unless otherwise provided by the charter or corporate agreement).

In some cases, it is sufficient to provide the legal code of the enterprise so that the lawyer can independently find the necessary data in the register.

What results can be obtained by using the help of a corporate law lawyer?

A corporate law lawyer helps to ensure the successful functioning of a business and minimize legal risks. With his help, you can solve the following issues:

• start a business in compliance with the law;
• develop documents for corporate management (contracts, charters);
• receive legal assistance in creating a charitable foundation or public organization;
• reduce risks through legal expertise of contracts, organization of meetings of participants and the scope of their powers and other corporate processes;
• save time and resources.

Based on the results of the consultation, the lawyer suggests the best strategies for resolving the conflict, including pre-trial methods. But if the lawyer sees that the conflict cannot be resolved without a trial, he refers to a specialist in corporate litigation.

What corporate law issues do we assist clients with?

A corporate lawyer provides assistance in various aspects related to the creation, management and termination of legal entities. Among the most popular corporate law services offered by DE-JURE are:

Registration and legal support of companies of all ownership rights

We are engaged in the registration of companies and legal support of businesses of any organizational and legal form: LLC, private enterprises, as well as non-profit organizations, representative offices of foreign companies and others.

When contacting “DE-JURE”, the client fills out a questionnaire that helps to take into account all key aspects of the future company – the name (taking into account legislation and prohibitions for certain periods), type of activity, composition of the founders, their shares in the capital and principles of management.

Legal support of the company’s activities includes the following aspects:

• amendments to constituent documents and state registers;
• development and legal examination of statutory documents;
• legal support of corporate procedures, including preparation of decisions of management bodies and clarification of the procedure for their implementation;
• contractual work: development, analysis, correction and support of the implementation of contracts;
• preparation of legal opinions and consulting on compliance with legislation, etc.

Thanks to this approach, the client receives a registered company, fully ready for legal and effective work.

Development and conclusion of corporate agreements

A corporate agreement is an agreement between the founders (participants) of an enterprise, which defines key aspects of management, distribution of rights and responsibilities. Such agreements help to settle important issues, avoiding conflicts in the future.

When concluding a corporate agreement, it is important to clearly prescribe:

• the procedure for distributing profits and losses;
• the conditions for making decisions in management;
• the possibility of restricting the sale of shares of the enterprise.

In addition, we develop agreements related to the current activities of the company: supply, lease, provision of services and others.

Support in the registration and termination of employment relationships

A corporate law lawyer provides professional assistance in the registration and termination of employment relationships, which allows the company to comply with the requirements of labor legislation and minimize the risks of conflicts.

When registering an employment relationship, it is important to correctly draw up an employment contract, which includes the obligations of the parties, working conditions, the procedure for remuneration and possible additional agreements (for example, a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and a non-compete agreement (NCA)).

In the event of termination of employment relationships, the lawyer helps to prepare all the necessary documents: notices, agreements on termination of the contract, entries in the employment book. Special attention is paid to the legality of the grounds for dismissal in order to avoid litigation with employees.

Registration and protection of intellectual property rights

Intellectual property law protects unique ideas, products and brands. The company “DE-JURE” helps to register trademarks, methods, copyright works and other intellectual property.

Trademark registration is necessary to protect the name or symbols used by the company from illegal use by other persons. This allows the owner of the rights to prevent their violation and protect their reputation.

In addition to registration, we develop and support a license agreement that regulates the transfer of rights to use intellectual property to third parties.

Participation in negotiations with counterparties and ensuring proper business operations

A corporate law lawyer protects the client’s interests at all stages of negotiations with counterparties. This may include discussing the terms of a supply contract, lease, or complex procedures such as the sale of corporate rights or the gift of corporate rights. A lawyer’s participation in negotiations helps not only to resolve disputes, but also to make the contract transparent and fair.

Before acquiring a business, it is very important to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the company in order to identify potential risks and make an informed decision. For this purpose, DE-JURE lawyers conduct a comprehensive assessment of the business Due Diligence. We check counterparties for debts, litigation, and other risks.