The Karaahmetoglu Law Firm, PLLC, lawyers in New York, NY, New York

KLF’s clients include domestic, international, growing businesses, public and private companies. Our objective is to keep clients informed about the legal parameters within which they can conduct their business, and help them implement their business plan profitably in the most tax efficient manner. Our experience and familiarity with New York, Delaware and other corporation law, enables us to formulate and implement innovative corporate structures and transactions as well as to advise on day-to-day corporate law matters.

We offer our counsel at the most critical stages of the business process, such as when the business entity is initially established. In consultation with our international clients, and mindful of relevant tax and U.S. immigration issues where applicable, we determine the appropriate form that the entity will take in establishing corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships and business trusts. We offer advice on how to structure the governance and participation in the entity.

KLF also offers unparalleled counsel to our international clients with respect to compliance with restrictions on foreign investment in the U.S. When appropriate, we prepare and negotiate shareholders agreements, which are especially important for closely-held companies.

A crucial role that our attorneys play is in offering assistance in business planning. Typically, we work to gain a full understanding of the business: its strengths and weaknesses, its objectives and any obstacles to achieving those objectives. Our client, of course, determines the extent of our involvement since cost-effectiveness is a paramount consideration.

KLF also represents businesses in raising capital, both in the private and public markets. We counsel businesses and venture capitalists in seeking and making capital investments. We help identify banks, institutional lenders or private investor groups that can provide capitalization.

As part of our clients’ day-to-day operations, we assist in leasing or purchasing space, drafting operating agreements, preparing licensing and franchising agreements, negotiating and drafting contracts, and drawing up shareholder and employment agreements. We provide counsel on structuring stock ownership and other executive compensation and employee benefit plans. In addition, we advise businesses on compliance with federal, state and local regulations, especially in regulated businesses such as banking and securities.