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Practical and Creative Counsel Throughout the Life Cycle of an ESOP Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) feature a variety of benefits for business owners, their companies and their employees. They allow employees to own part or all of a company through retirement accounts in a tax-exempt trust...

Growth and opportunity are driving factors behind today’s global landscape. The prevalence of crossing borders to gain a competitive edge, sustain profitability, or realize personal goals has resulted in a critical need for immigration counsel. Whether it is a multinational corporation, a start-up...

Saul Ewing’s Employment Litigation attorneys tailor their approach to the specific needs and expectations of their clients on a case-by-case basis. Our employment litigation experience runs the gamut from “bet the company” cases such as class actions or crippling strikes, to Fair Labor Standards Act...

From sustainability efforts and diversity, equity and inclusion programs to labor management and board governance, companies and institutions are sharply focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks, actions, and goals — or are ramping up their strategies on these fronts. With a wide...

In response to the ongoing challenges to their profits, pharmaceutical and other life sciences companies continue to outsource many specialized services. From R&D to manufacturing – and everything in between – opportunities abound for companies that have the knowledge and expertise to effectively...

Strategic Legal Advice to Match Evolving Business Strategy Whether better performance, lower costs, diversification, greater market penetration or elimination of the competition is the goal, mergers and acquisitions reshape companies big and small. Our legal advice is based on the practical...

Nonprofits contend with the same range of corporate matters and challenges as many for-profit companies, and additionally must follow strict guidelines to maintain their nonprofit tax status. From large hospital organizations to small charities, nonprofits strive to operate efficiently within their...

Focused on Closing Deals Quickly and Efficiently Private equity investments come in all sizes—minority investments, asset purchases, buyouts—and often combine various levels of equity and debt from multiple parties. Investors strive to effectively manage deal structures, economics and complexities...

Leah Leyendecker focuses her practice on commercial transactions driven by intellectual property, intangible assets and technology. Her experience includes reviewing, drafting and negotiating complex technology-related license and master services agreements, SaaS agreements, technology development...

With more than 20 years of experience, Julian Montero represents clients in their general business and transactional matters, including corporate structuring, business planning, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions and finance matters and he regularly advises foreign investors on...

One-Stop Counsel for REITs Real estate investment trusts (REITs) must navigate numerous business, legal and regulatory challenges, including executing high volumes of acquisitions and dispositions on expedited bases, frequently accessing capital markets, complying with Securities and Exchange...

Robert A. McKenzie focuses his practice on business, taxation, litigation and aviation. He also serves as chief legal officer and executive sponsor of behavioral health at Fast Pace Health. As chief legal officer, he leads the organization's in-house legal team and advises its officers and board of...

Al Coleman is an award-winning corporate partner who is sought after for his work handling major transactions, including for high-profile clients. Kevin Warren, former chief operating officer for the Minnesota Vikings and current commissioner of the Big 10 Conference, says "Al has always provided...

Practical Guidance Throughout Various Stages of Growth Companies and organizations of all sizes continually strive for growth—growth into new markets and regions, growth in their operational efficiencies, growth through transformative transactions and partnerships, and growth in revenue. Maintaining...

Saul Ewing attorneys counsel boards on both the routine and extraordinary decisions they encounter. We advise public company boards with respect to exchange and federal securities rules. We counsel on: Fiduciary and financial reporting responsibilities Board policies, procedures, governance and...

Scott Patterson centers his practice on negotiating contracts for procurement and licensing of complex technology. He has helped numerous clients to structure effective RFPs and negotiate agreements for a wide range of enterprise information systems, cloud/SaaS services, telecommunications systems...

Debt financing can be an invaluable resource for borrowers when capital is required to fund the needs of a company or an organization that is unable or unwilling to sell equity. Lenders strive to serve the needs of their borrower clients while safeguarding their own interests and ultimately ensuring...

The Saul Ewing interdisciplinary team of professionals who handle EB-5 financings are experienced in corporate and securities, immigration, commercial real estate, finance, international and tax matters. Our lawyers advise businesses (including real estate developers and other project companies...

Supporting Ideas Through a Company’s Life Cycle Transforming an idea into a business is a journey filled with excitement and challenges. Building a company requires an effective team who can make difficult decisions with imperfect information. From choosing partners to securing reliable funding...

Guzel Sadykova handles a wide variety of corporate work, including assisting with mergers and acquisitions, purchases and sales of equity and assets, and other key business deals. Guzel also works with both borrowers and lenders on various financing deals, including transactions involving secured...